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German chancellor accuses AfD of policies that compare to "ethnic cleansing"

RTP Notícias9 September 2026 at 16:10

The German chancellor accused the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party of advocating policies that compare to "ethnic cleansing". The accusation arose in the German parliament, amid a tense political debate about immigration and domestic policy.

Friedrich Merz, a prominent figure in German politics, warned of the consequences should immigrants leave the country. These statements came after AfD's victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state, which represented a significant milestone for the far-right party in German politics.

AfD's advance in regional elections has generated concern in German institutions and raised questions about the future of migration policy in the country. The debate in parliament reflects the growing polarization around these issues in German society.

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