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Merz and Weidel Debate in Bundestag Following AfD Victory in Saxony-Anhalt

Friedrich Merz and Alice Weidel engaged in a debate in the Bundestag on September 9, 2026, following the AfD's recent electoral victory in Saxony-Anhalt. Merz criticized the AfD's approach and their failure to secure an absolute majority, while Weidel claimed the governing coalition had been rejected by voters and criticized its fiscal policies.

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Friedrich Merz and Alice Weidel engaged in a debate in the Bundestag on September 9, 2026, following the AfD's recent electoral victory in Saxony-Anhalt. Merz criticized the AfD's approach and their failure to secure an absolute majority, while Weidel claimed the governing coalition had been rejected by voters and criticized its fiscal policies.

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Germany news: Merz, Weidel face off after AfD state win

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Merz and Weidel Debate in Bundestag Following AfD Victory in Saxony-Anhalt