Merz accuses AfD of inciting "electoral fraud" in Saxony-Anhalt

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz accused AfD co-leader Alice Weidel of inciting "electoral fraud" in Saxony-Anhalt during a heated parliamentary debate, escalating tensions between the two parties. Merz referenced AfD top candidate Ulrich Siegmund's pledge to govern only with an absolute majority, but claimed Weidel and co-leader Tino Chrupalla urged seeking coalitions shortly after polls closed. He noted 56% of voters did not choose the AfD. The accusation stems from AfD's post-election media push targeting the BSW party as a potential kingmaker, despite Siegmund's stated condition. Merz called Weidel a "destructive force" and said the AfD would never achieve an absolute majority in Germany.


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