Merz accuses AfD of ‘ethnic cleansing’ policy and cancels call with Trump

Germany's chancellor Friedrich Merz has accused the far-right Alternative für Deutschland party of planning "ethnic cleansing" through its "remigration" policy. This statement came after the AfD achieved a significant electoral win in Saxony-Anhalt. Merz also cancelled a scheduled call with Trump, though the connection between these events is not specified in available reports.

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BloombergLean Left· 20d ago

Merz Attacks Far-Right for Support of Russia, ‘Ethnic Cleansing’

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BBC NewsCenter· 20d ago

Germany's Merz attacks AfD in stormy debate after far-right election win

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Washington ExaminerRight· 20d ago

Merz accuses AfD of ‘ethnic cleansing’ agenda, postpones call with Trump after president praises party

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The GuardianLean Left· 20d ago

Merz accuses AfD of ‘ethnic cleansing’ policy and cancels call with Trump

Deutsche WelleLean Left· 20d ago

Germany news: Merz, Weidel face off after AfD state win

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