Germany's far-right AfD makes history again in Saxony-Anhalt
For the first time since the end of World War II, a German state parliament has chosen parliamentary speaker from the far right: Tobias Rausch of the…
According to DW, for the first time since the end of World War II, a German state parliament has chosen parliamentary speaker from the far right: Tobias Rausch of the Alternative for Germany (AfD).
This world story centres on Germany. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include AfD, Saxony-Anhalt and Alternative for Germany.
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