Germany faces a huge threat, warns Merz. He pointed to a specific enemy

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized the threat posed by extremist parties and foreign adversaries, particularly Russia, during a recent CDU-CSU conference. He expressed concerns about Russia's attempts to destabilize Germany, echoing warnings from intelligence officials. Merz also opposed any collaboration with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), reinforcing the CDU's stance against the party. This comes amid discussions about AfD's increasing influence in regional politics, highlighted by their recent election of a parliamentary leader in Saxony-Anhalt.