https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-merz-accuses-far-right-afd-of-promoting-ethnic-cleansingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-merz-accuses-far-right-afd-of-promoting-ethnic-cleansinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-merz-accuses-far-right-afd-of-promoting-ethnic-cleansing#u70621Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:30:27 +0000The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has filed a criminal complaint against Chancellor Friedrich Merz. This legal action follows a parliamentary exchange where Merz accused the anti-immigrant party of pursuing a policy of "ethnic cleansing." The dispute escalates after the AfD secured its first state government victory in Saxony-Anhalt, placing the national leadership under increased political pressure. Both parties remain locked in a confrontation over the rhetoric used to describe the far-right party's immigration goals and its impact on German democratic norms.Why it matte https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-merz-accuses-far-right-afd-of-promoting-ethnic-cleansinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-merz-accuses-far-right-afd-of-promoting-ethnic-cleansing#u65010Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:18:16 +0000German Chancellor Merz accused the far-right Alternative for Germany party of promoting ethnic cleansing during a heated parliamentary exchange. The accusation followed a regional election in Saxony-Anhalt that brought the far-right party its first state government victory, intensifying political pressure on the national leadership. In response to the remarks, the AfD filed a criminal complaint against the chancellor. The political milestone has sparked widespread debate across Europe regarding the rise of the political right and the future stability of German democratic norms.Why it mattersTh