AfD leader likens Merz to left-wing extremist amid ban debate

AfD parliamentary group leader escalates rhetoric, comparing CDU leader Merz to a 'loose left-wing extremist' as the party faces potential ban proceedings. Merz expresses skepticism about the ban, while around 20 Union MPs reportedly oppose tax plans and BSW Sachsen-Anhalt accepts AfD talks offer. The developments signal intra-party and cross-party maneuvering in German politics.