"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.
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Updated: Wed 9 Sep 2026 17:06 CET
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is reflected as he delivers his speech at the Bundestag on September 9, 2026. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP)
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