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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's ruling coalition is considering ways of bolstering the independence of country's highest court as fears about the strength of the far-right AfD party grow. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is polling second in nationwide surveys, raising concern it could gain significant influence in the legislature after the next federal elections in 2025 and seek to hollow out democratic structures from within. The anti-establishment, nationalist party is already under state surveillance on suspicion of being extremist and anti-constitutional.

Proponents say the reforms will draw more skilled workers to the country, but that opponents warn the legislation will lessen the value of German nationality.

Germany's coalition government has ambitious plans to overhaul citizenship laws and allow dual nationality - but the changes could come into force later than expected. Here's what we know about the new bill and when it could be passed in parliament.

The German government has installed a special representative to make deals with African and other countries to help with asylum procedures. Migration experts say they've seen his proposals before.

Part of a major overhaul of immigration policy, the German government has set a date to debate a draft law that would allow dual citizenship for residents.