German far right’s ‘remigration’ plans amount to ethnic cleansing, says Merz — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/german-far-right-s-remigration-plans-amount-to-ethnic-cleansing-says-merzContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Merz labels AfD remigration plans as ethnic cleansing after state winhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/german-far-right-s-remigration-plans-amount-to-ethnic-cleansing-says-merzhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/german-far-right-s-remigration-plans-amount-to-ethnic-cleansing-says-merz#u64329Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:48:24 +0000Friedrich Merz has accused the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party of advocating for ethnic cleansing through its remigration plans. This condemnation follows an AfD election victory in a German state, which could potentially lead to the first far-right state government in Germany. Merz and AfD leader Alice Weidel have faced off following the electoral result, as the party gains significant traction in regional politics.Why it mattersThe AfD represents a shift toward anti-establishment politics in Germany. A state-level victory provides the party with a platform to implement policies