# German political tensions involving the AfD > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-political-tensions-involving-the-afd > Updated: 2026-10-16T14:35:34.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. Political tensions in Germany have intensified following sharp rhetoric from Green Party members directed at the Alternative for Germany (AfD). In Sachsen-Anhalt, Green Party parliamentary group leader Susan Sziborra-Seidlitz sparked controversy by comparing AfD candidate for Landtag President Tobias Rausch to Nazi leader Hermann Göring. This comparison follows indications that the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) might support Rausch, potentially securing him the presidency. The remarks drew criticism from BSW member Claudia Wittig, who cautioned against using National Socialist crimes as ‘rhetorical ammunition.’ Concurrently, in the Bundestag, Green Party MP Timon Dzienus faced a formal reprimand from President Julia Klöckner after accusing the AfD of harboring ‘deportation fantasies.’ Dzienus refused to retract his comments, arguing that the party’s use of the term ‘remigration’ masks unconstitutional plans to forcibly expel millions of people. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-16: Green Party MP Timon Dzienus defends remarks against AfD Green Party MP Timon Dzienus refuses to retract his claims that the AfD holds ‘deportation fantasies,’ despite receiving an official reprimand from the Bundestag President. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/green-party-mp-timon-dzienus-defends-remarks-against-afd ### 2026-10-01: Sachsen-Anhalt politicians clash over AfD candidate comparison to Hermann Göring Green Party leader Susan Sziborra-Seidlitz sparked controversy by comparing AfD's Tobias Rausch to Hermann Göring regarding his potential election as Sachsen-Anhalt Landtag President. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saxony-anhalt-green-leader-compares-afd-candidate-to-hermann-gring --- Cite as: German political tensions involving the AfD. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/german-political-tensions-involving-the-afd