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Germany's Merz remains sceptical of ban on far-right AfD party

BERLIN, Sept 9 - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday he remained sceptical that proceedings to ban the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party would succeed, arguing that political parties should… Grouped from 4 articles across 4 sources.

4 reports4 sourcesSep 9, 2026, 6:32 PM
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The Straits TimesSep 9, 2026, 6:32 PM

Germany's Merz remains sceptical of ban on far-right AfD party

BERLIN, Sept 9 - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday he remained sceptical that proceedings to ban the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party would succeed, arguing that political parties should instead seek to win back its voters.

The Globe and MailSep 9, 2026, 5:25 PM

Germany’s Merz accuses far-right AfD of advocating for ‘remigration’ policies equal to ‘ethnic cleansing’

AfD says Merz was deliberately mischaracterizing its position as a way of demonizing the party, and said its policies were legal

EuronewsSep 9, 2026, 12:21 PM

Germany's Merz accuses AfD of promoting 'ethnic cleansing' in Bundestag clash with Weidel

The AfD, which fell three seats short of an absolute majority, in state elections in Saxony-Anhalt said it was now in talks with other groups and MPs in an effort to form a state government.

BBC NewsSep 9, 2026, 1:29 PM

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

Germany's chancellor clashes with AfD leader Alice Weidel, saying her migration policy amounts to "ethnic cleansing" for skilled workers.

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