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Real event · politics · 2026-10-06

AfD candidate elected speaker of German regional parliament for first time

Final verdict announced: October 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET

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AfD candidate elected speaker of German regional parliament for first time

Opponents have described the result as a watershed moment.

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The election of an AfD candidate marks a significant change.

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