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Far-right wins first German regional parliament presidency since WWII

Tobias Rausch of the far-right has been elected president of the regional parliament in Saxony-Anhalt, marking the first time since World War II that the far-right has held such a position in Germany. This consolidates the party's political influence in the state and signals a shift in the country's post-war political norms. The development is significant for German domestic politics and may have broader implications for European political dynamics.

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#far-right #germany #regional-parliament #saxony-anhalt #politics

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activePolitics1h ago

AfD Secures First State Parliament Presidency in Saxony-Anhalt, Breaking Firewall

The AfD's Tobias Rausch has been elected President of the Saxony-Anhalt Landtag, marking the first time a far-right party has held such a position in Germany since WWII. This development, confirmed by multiple sources, signifies a breach of the traditional 'firewall' against the AfD, with BSW support and signals of cooperation from the CDU. The long-term implications for German state and federal coalition dynamics remain uncertain.

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activePoliticsGeopolitics6m ago