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UPDATED Sep 21, 2026 at 7:08 AM ET
Sep 2, 2026 at 11:11 PM ET

Merz accuses AfD of promoting “ethnic cleansing”

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Germany’s CDU leader Friedrich Merz accused the AfD of promoting “ethnic cleansing” during a Bundestag clash with AfD co-leader Alice Weidel. The AfD, which fell three seats short of an absolute majority in Saxony-Anhalt state elections, said it was now talking with other groups and MPs to form a state government.
WHO: Friedrich Merz
WHAT: Merz accused the AfD of promoting “ethnic cleansing” in a Bundestag clash with Alice Weidel.
WHEN: Reported Sep 9, 2026 at 8:21 AM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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