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Germany's lower house of parliament on Friday narrowly rejected a controversial bill to restrict migration that was promoted by the conservative opposition and supported by the far right. FOOTAGE OF THE PARLIAMENTARY DAY AT THE BUNDESTAG IN BERLIN.
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BERLIN — Germany’s parliament is expected to vote Friday on an opposition bill calling for tougher rules on migration that could become the first legislation to pass thanks to a far-right party — adding to a controversy about the attitude of the front-runner in Germany’s upcoming election toward the far right.
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