German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has accused the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party of calling for "ethnic cleansing". This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.
Merz's statement came amid heightened tensions over the AfD's policies on immigration and national minorities. He strongly criticized some of the party's statements and positions, saying they could lead to violence against ethnic groups in Germany.
AfD representatives rejected the accusations, calling them a political attack. However, Merz described the party's anti-immigration rhetoric and its proposals to deport foreigners as "ethnic cleansing" in his speech.
The incident could lead to an aggravation of the political situation in Germany, as the AfD has achieved significant electoral success in recent years and has become the main opposition force in the country. Merz's statement is likely to intensify debates on immigration policy and national unity.