AfD co-leader calls for mass deportations in Germany during party rally

Alice Weidel, co-leader of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), has called for mass deportations of immigrants during a speech in Riesa. She promised "repatriations on a large scale" as the party prepares for upcoming elections. Weidel, the AfD's candidate for chancellor, used the term "remigration," which critics associate with extreme measures against immigrants. Her remarks received strong support from party members, despite the AfD's limited chances of forming a government due to opposition from other major parties. The event faced significant protests, with around 10,000 demonstrators gathering outside. Police enforced a lockdown in Riesa, delaying the conference's start by two hours.