The head of the German Medical Association, Klaus Reinhardt, has denounced the AfD party in Saxony-Anhalt for its anti-immigrant rhetoric in medical elections.[549753][496999] Reinhardt has warned of the politicization of the shortage of doctors in rural areas, stating that foreign-trained doctors are already essential.[549753][496999] The criticism has sparked outrage among AfD politicians, who have accused the medical community of being anti-immigrant.[549753][496999] Meanwhile, another recent incident has highlighted the tension in the region, with an AfD politician receiving a threatening message.[549753][496999][383304]