Merz cancels call with Trump after his praise of AfD
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Neutral summary
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz cancelled a planned phone call with US President Donald Trump hours after Trump publicly congratulated the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) on its victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election. Merz's spokesman did not give a reason for the cancellation but said it was not due to scheduling problems. Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev commented on the move on X: “Sensitive Federal Chancellor Merz.” Earlier, Merz clashed with AfD co-leader Alice Weidel in the Bundestag, accusing the party of supporting Russia at Germany's expense and of pursuing anti-immigration policies tantamount to “ethnic cleansing.”
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Outlets: 74. Countries: 18. Facts in the shared core: 6.
Publication timeline
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Financial Times (outlet profile)
Who is voting for the far-right Alternative for Germany?. AfD’s victory in Saxony-Anhalt reflects national trends — ‘but on steroids’
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Bloomberg (outlet profile)
Merz Attacks Far-Right for Support of Russia, ‘Ethnic Cleansing’. Chancellor Friedrich Merz lashed out at the far-right Alternative for Germany for its embrace of Russia and migration aims that amount to “ethnic cleansi…
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DW (Deutsche Welle) (outlet profile)
Germany news: Merz, Weidel face off after AfD state win. Alice Weidel and Friedrich Merz are facing off in the Bundestag days after the AfD's victory in Saxony-Anhalt has put new pressure on the German chancellor. DW ha…
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Ateo Breaking (outlet profile)
Фридрих Мерц обвинил партию «Альтернатива для Германии» в поддержке России в ущерб интересам Германии и в пропаганде антимиграционной политики, которая равносильна «этнической чистке», — Reuters.
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New York Post (outlet profile)
AfD’s victory in Germany is the latest warning to US Democrats on immigration. Alternative für Deutschland’s electoral victory this weekend in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt is serving as a sharp wake-up call for the…
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Trump praises AfD’s state election win in Germany and says far-right party is ‘on the rise’. The Alternativ fur Deutschland (AfD) won 44 per cent of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt but fell short of a majority
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Politico Europe (outlet profile)
AfD ‘remigration’ plans amount to ‘ethnic cleansing,’ says Merz. His comments come days after a landslide victory for the AfD in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt.
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Le Monde (outlet profile)
En Allemagne, Friedrich Merz fustige l’AfD et son projet de « nettoyage ethnique », après la victoire du parti d’extrême droite en Saxe-Anhalt. Lors d’un débat au Bundestag, le chancelier conservateur a pointé du doigt…
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The New York Times (outlet profile)
Germany’s Right Turn. We take stock of the AfD’s success.
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Le Parisien (outlet profile)
Victoire régionale de l’AfD : le chancelier allemand accuse le parti d’extrême droite de vouloir un « nettoyage ethnique »
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ТАСС (outlet profile)
Мерц признал проблемы в сфере миграции в Германии. В то же время канцлер ФРГ отверг предложения партии "Альтернатива для Германии" по изменению миграционной политики
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BBC News (outlet profile)
Germany's Merz attacks AfD in stormy debate after far-right election win. Germany's chancellor clashes with AfD leader Alice Weidel, saying her migration policy amounts to "ethnic cleansing" for skilled workers.
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NRK (outlet profile)
Tyskland utsetter samtale med Trump. Den tyske regjeringen har utsatt en planlagt telefonsamtale mellom statsminister Friedrich Merz og USAs president Donald Trump på den kommende årsdagen for 11. september-angrepene. D…
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Germany’s Merz accuses far-right AfD of calling for ‘ethnic cleansing’ after bruising defeat. Merz also took aim at the AfD's calls for ending support for Ukraine
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RFI (outlet profile)
Allemagne: passe d'armes au Bundestag entre Merz et l'AfD en position de force. La rentrée parlementaire en Allemagne a été agitée ce 9 septembre. Après la victoire historique de l'extrême-droite qui a obtenu 44% dans l…
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The Guardian (outlet profile)
German chancellor accuses far-right AfD party of seeking ‘ethnic cleansing’. Friedrich Merz says Alternative für Deutschland is ‘dividing our society’ after party won nearly 44% of vote in Saxony-Anhalt state election E…
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Politika (outlet profile)
Неочекивани потез Берлина: одложен разговор Мерца и Трампа. Одлагање заказаног разговора уследило након Трампових критика немачке миграционе политике
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UOL (outlet profile)
Chanceler da Alemanha acusa partido de extrema-direita AfD de incitar "limpeza étnica". Por Andreas Rinke e Kirsti Knolle
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Euronews (outlet profile)
Germany's Merz accuses AfD of promoting 'ethnic cleansing' in Bundestag clash with Weidel. The AfD, which fell three seats short of an absolute majority, in state elections in Saxony-Anhalt said it was now in talks with…
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NIN (outlet profile)
Nemački kancelar odložio planirani razgovor sa Trampom. Donald Tramp je juče ocenio da su nemačka imigraciona pravila i propisi "užasni" i da su doprineli pobedi AfD
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Folha de S.Paulo (outlet profile)
Trump celebra vitória da extrema direita na Alemanha, e ligação com Merz é adiada. O governo alemão anunciou nesta quarta-feira (9) o adiamento de uma ligação telefônica prevista entre o chanceler da Alemanha , Friedric…
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Danas (outlet profile)
Fridrih Merc otkazao telefonski razgovor sa Trampom. Nemački kancelar Fridrih Merc otkazao je telefonski razgovor sa Trampom nakon objave na društvenim mrežama u kojoj je Tramp slavio pobedu AfD-a uz poruku „Učinimo Nem…
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El Economista (outlet profile)
El canciller alemán acusa al partido de extrema derecha AfD de incitar a la "limpieza étnica". El canciller alemán, Friedrich Merz, acusó este miércoles a Alternativa para Alemania (AfD) de apoyar a Rusia en contra de l…
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UOL (outlet profile)
Trump celebra vitória da extrema direita na Alemanha, e ligação com Merz é adiada
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Sud Ouest (outlet profile)
Allemagne : Donald Trump félicite l’AfD pour sa victoire, Berlin reporte un appel entre le chancelier et le président américain. Le gouvernement allemand a annulé l’appel prévu avec le président américain après que ce d…
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Lenta.ru (outlet profile)
Мерц отменил разговор с Трампом после одной публикации
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N1 Srbija (outlet profile)
Merc otkazao razgovor sa Trampom, koji je slavio pobedu AfD-a. Nemački kancelar Fridrih Merc otkazao je telefonski razgovor sa američkim predsednikom Donaldom Trampom posle Trampove objave na društvenim mrežama u
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Libération (outlet profile)
Allemagne : Merz repousse son appel avec Trump après que ce dernier a félicité l’AfD. Les deux dirigeants devaient échanger ce mercredi 9 septembre par téléphone, finalement repoussé à une date ultérieure. La veille, le…
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Fox News (outlet profile)
Trump hails 'really big night' for populists in German election after historic victory. Trump celebrated AfD's Saxony-Anhalt election surge on Truth Social, calling the populist party's gains a rejection of Ge…
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Ukrinform (англ.) (outlet profile)
AfD election victory in Saxony-Anhalt warning, not turning point for Germany – expert. The victory of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in local elections in Saxony-Anhalt is a worrying signal for the country’…
Factual core
- The AfD won a historic victory in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz cancelled a scheduled phone call with US President Donald Trump.
- German Chancellor Merz accused the AfD of pursuing a policy of ethnic cleansing.
- The cancellation followed Trump's congratulatory message to the German far-right party AfD.
- Donald Trump congratulated the AfD on its electoral victory in Germany.
- Trump said German immigration rules had caused great damage to Germany.
In the daily issue: The day in brief — September 9, 2026