Germany's chancellor brands AfD a destructive force after far-right landslide
Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized the AfD after the far-right party recorded a major electoral gain.
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A stronger far-right presence could deepen political polarization and complicate Germany's domestic and European policy-making.
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- Merz Brands AfD "Destructive Force" After Far Right Landslide ↗voiceofvienna.org · Recorded source date: Sep 12, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC
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