A two-hour dispute broke out in the German Bundestag following a speech by Chancellor Friedrich Merz ahead of an upcoming EU summit. The conflict was triggered by comments made by Alice Weidel, leader of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, regarding Ukraine. The debate quickly escalated into mutual accusations of pro-Russian sentiment among parliamentarians. Details of Merz’s speech that prompted the initial reaction from Weidel were not specified in reports. The incident highlights existing political tensions within the Bundestag concerning the ongoing situation in Ukraine and Germany’s foreign policy approach. The lengthy argument underscores a deepening polarization within the German parliament. No resolution or specific outcomes from the dispute were immediately reported.