PoliticsBanning Alternative for Germany cannot solve country’s problems — Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he remains skeptical that proceedings to ban the Alternative for Germany (AfD) could succeed, arguing that a ban would not address the concerns of its voters. He called for confronting the party through political debate. Calls for a ban resurfaced after the AfD won 43.8% in Saxony-Anhalt’s September 6 election, its best result in a German state vote.
Banning Alternative for Germany cannot solve country’s problems — Merz