German Police Investigate AfD Over 'Deportation Ticket' Flyers

The far-right party faces accusations of incitement to racial hatred following the distribution of provocative election materials in Karlsruhe.

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) distributed flyers resembling plane tickets labeled 'deportation tickets' targeting 'illegal immigrants' in Karlsruhe as part of their election campaign.
The flyers, printed by the local AfD chapter, feature slogans like 'Only remigration can save Germany' and a departure date set for the national election day, February 23.
German police have launched an investigation into the flyers on suspicion of incitement to racial hatred, following complaints from the public and widespread criticism from political leaders.
The AfD denies targeting individuals with migrant backgrounds, claiming the materials were distributed broadly to highlight their migration policies, despite reports of their placement in mailboxes of immigrant communities.
Critics, including Green and Left Party leaders, have condemned the flyers as racist and divisive, drawing parallels to similar tactics used by the neo-Nazi NPD in 2013.