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Merz accuses AfD of promoting “ethnic cleansing”
By The BriefBrief · Sources (33)
Filed: Sep 09, 2026 at 10:07 AM ET
Summary: 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: Sep 09, 2026
WHERE: Germany
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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