Germany’s Bundestag chief vows to throw out AfD MPs during Merz speech

Bundestag President Julia Klöckner threatened to throw out politicians from the Alternative for Germany (AfD) parliamentary group after they repeatedly heckled Chancellor Friedrich Merz during a parliamentary session on September 9.

The session was formally focused on budget issues, but MPs also debated broader political matters, including the Sept. 6 election in Saxony-Anhalt and support for Ukraine, Caliber.Az reports, citing Russian media.

AfD leader Alice Weidel criticised Merz over the Christian Democratic Union’s election performance and Berlin’s policy towards Russia in the context of the Ukraine conflict.

Merz later criticised the AfD over its conduct following the election, its position on Ukraine and its response to a drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport. AfD MPs repeatedly interrupted his speech.

Klöckner intervened several times, warning MPs that while shouting out was part of parliamentary proceedings, preventing a speaker from talking was not.

After Merz accused the AfD of advocating “ethnic cleansing” through its support for remigration, the interruptions resumed.

“We are not at a football stadium; you can go there at the weekend. If this behaviour happens again, I will throw you out of here! I’ve had enough!” Klöckner said.

Merz was then able to finish his speech.

By Aghakazim Guliyev