German Budget Debate: Merz Accuses AfD of Ethnic Cleansing Rhetoric

During Germany's general debate on the 2027 budget, CDU leader Friedrich Merz directly accused AfD leader Alice Weidel that 'remigration' is a synonym for ethnic cleansing, while AfD's Hoffmann labeled the party as a 'Moscow puppet show.' The exchange marks a sharp escalation in mainstream political confrontation with the AfD ahead of the 2027 budget vote, reflecting heightened polarization over migration and Russia policy.