Far-right leader says Germany 'has to close its borders'
Frauke Petry, who leads the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany party, has hit out at Angela Merkel.
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Frauke Petry, who leads the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany party, has hit out at Angela Merkel.
The right-wing politician has been threatened with legal action over comments he made about an anti-racism group.
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