AfD
AfD Politician Elected German Parliament Speaker First Time
Far-right AfD politician Tobias Rausch was elected speaker of Saxony-Anhalt's state parliament in a historic first for the extremist party in postwar Germany. The election drew unexpected cross-party support and sparked widespread concerns about the party's growing institutional influence.
Industry Warns AfD Party Bad for Economic Recovery
After the AfD elected a state parliament speaker for the first time, German industry associations expressed concerns about the party's economic policies and prospects. The industrial federation emphasized that the far-right party is fundamentally anti-business and recovery is not expected under their influence.
Far-Right AfD Wins State Parliament Leadership Post
The Alternative for Germany party claims the position of state parliament president in Saxony-Anhalt in a landmark political shift. Critics describe the result as a breach of long-standing norms against supporting AfD candidates.