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AfD Candidate Ignites Controversy over Military Links to Deportation Plans

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Ulrich Siegmund, lead candidate of the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt, faced backlash for suggesting military equipment could support the party's "remigration and deportation offensive". His comments relate to the planned Elbit Systems facility in Sangerhausen, which has drawn local protests and raised concerns over arms production.

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Green Minister Aminata Touré accuses AfD Group leader Ulrich Siegmund of wanting to enforce deportations by force. He defends herself via TikTok video.

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Ulrich Siegmund, the leader of the far-right AfD in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, implied that defense industry products could be used to send refugees back to Germany as part of a reverse migration plan. Siegmund's remarks sparked strong reactions in the country.

AfD politician Ulrich Siegmund combines armaments with a "remigration offensive". The statement triggers fierce criticism.

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thueringen24.de broke the news on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
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