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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during the general debate as part of the budget deliberations in the Bundestag, 9 September, 2026

Video. Germany's Merz accuses far-right AfD of promoting 'ethnic cleansing'

Updated: 09/09/2026 - 14:21 GMT+2

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.

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