German parliament to vote on migration bill that could pass with far-right support

German opposition leader and Christian Union parties floor leader Friedrich Merz speaks after a debate and voting about migration at the German parliament Bundestag in Berlin, Germany (Markus Schreiber/AP)

Germany’s parliament is expected to vote on an opposition bill calling for tougher rules on migration that could become the first legislation to pass thanks to a far-right party.

The vote, on Friday, adds to a controversy about the attitude of the front-runner in Germany’s upcoming election towards the far-right.