Armament and Remigration: Armament Statement: AfD Top Man Siegmund Causes Outrage
Should military equipment be used in the deportation offensive planned by the AfD? Statements by Ulrich Siegmund have triggered outraged reactions. The SPD sees a "political threat".
Ulrich Siegmund, the AfD's top candidate in Saxony-Anhalt, has sparked criticism by linking the production of military goods to his party's plans for a mass deportation of migrants. Siegmund stated that the production of military goods, including equipment and vehicles, could be necessary for internal security and deportation efforts.
His comments were condemned by the SPD and the BSW, a potential coalition partner, who accused him of promoting violence and provocation. The BSW stated that it rejects the possible settlement of an Israeli arms company in Saxony-Anhalt, citing concerns over human rights.
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- AfD: Siegmund sees armaments as possible help for "remigration" handelsblatt.com
