Germany's Merz attacks AfD in stormy debate after far-right election win
Summary
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized the far-right AfD party after its strong election win in Saxony-Anhalt, calling its migration policies harmful and extreme. AfD leader Alice Weidel said the election showed voters rejected Merz's government, but it is unclear if AfD can form a state government since they lack a majority.Key Facts
- AfD won nearly 44% of votes in Saxony-Anhalt, a state in eastern Germany.
- Chancellor Merz said AfD's migration policy would harm skilled workers and called it ethnic cleansing.
- AfD is considered right-wing extremist by German intelligence and supports deporting irregular migrants.
- No far-right party has ruled in any German state since World War Two.
- AfD leader Weidel said Merz’s coalition government had failed and urged his resignation.
- AfD has not secured an outright majority and needs other parties’ support to govern.
- President Donald Trump praised AfD’s election success, linking it to Germany’s immigration rules.
- Bundestag sessions were disrupted by loud arguments between AfD and Chancellor Merz’s party.
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