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Is German Chancellor Merz taking a harder line against the far-right after AfD win?

"Remigration is nothing other than a synonym for ethnic cleansing," said Merz on Wednesday, voicing uncharacteristically strong opposition to the far-right following a ground-shaki

By 9 Sep 2026 · 15:30 CET Updated 9 Sep 2026 · 15:30 CET
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  • Core Briefing: Is German Chancellor Merz taking a harder line against the far-right after AfD win?
  • Strategic Context: "Remigration is nothing other than a synonym for ethnic cleansing," said Merz on Wednesday, voicing uncharacteristically strong opposition to the far-right following a ground-shaki
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"Remigration is nothing other than a synonym for ethnic cleansing," said Merz on Wednesday, voicing uncharacteristically strong opposition to the far-right following a ground-shaking state election.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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