German Leaders Join Protests Against Far-Right Deportation Plan

Alternative for Germany Party Faces Scrutiny as Elections Approach

Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock joined thousands in protests against a far-right plan to deport 'unassimilated' immigrants from Germany.
The plan was reportedly discussed at a meeting between members of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and neo-Nazi activists.
The AfD, currently second in national polls, denies any organisational or financial links to the meeting.
Germany has European Parliament elections in June, followed by state elections in September in three eastern regions where the AfD is strong.
The AfD is under investigation by security authorities in several German states and risks being declared an extremist organisation, which could lead to it being banned.