Ad
Angela Merkel and Horst Seehofer: asylum dispute could end 70-year old CDU/CSU alliance (Photo: Blu News)

Bavaria rebels could unseat Merkel over migration

Local authorities in Bavaria, Germany, could start turning back migrants on Monday (18 June) in a rebellion that threatens chancellor Angela Merkel's authority.

That was the upshot of crisis talks on Thursday between Merkel's centre-right CDU (Christian Democratic Union) party and its Bavarian sister party, the CSU (Christian Social Union), who had previously stuck together since 1949.

The Bavarian 'president', the CSU's Horst Seehofer, has said he has the authority to do it with...

To read this story, log in or subscribe

Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.

Already a member? Login
Ad
Ad

Latest News