So, who’s she? Alice Weidel is co-leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany, (AfD), and she has called for large-scale deportations of immigrants, referring to the policy as “remigration.” This term, associated with forced removals of immigrants who break laws or fail to integrate, has sparked controversy, resulting in so-calling this thing similar to ethnic cleansing.

But despite the AfD’s strong support in the polls, it is very unlikely to form a government, as other major political parties have ruled out forming coalitions with them.