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AfD claims Magdeburg parliament presidency
Germany's far-right AfD seeks the Saxony-Anhalt parliament speaker role with BSW support, sidelining the CDU.
In brief
Germany's far-right AfD seeks the Saxony-Anhalt parliament speaker role with BSW support, sidelining the CDU. The AfD is using BSW votes to claim the Magdeburg parliament presidency, a historic shift that marginalises the CDU in Saxony-Anhalt. Originally reported by POLITICO.
AfD bids for parliament speaker
The Saxony-Anhalt parliament convenes in Magdeburg under historic circumstances. The AfD, as the strongest force, is claiming the parliament presidency with candidate Tobias Rausch.
BSW holds the deciding votes
The AfD's plan could succeed with the decisive votes of the BSW. This coalition would reduce the CDU to spectators in the parliament leadership election.
BSW explains its position
BSW vice-chief Christian Leye says his party is helping the AfD secure the parliament presidency without acting as a far-right enabler. The BSW draws a clear red line for future government formation.
BSW positions itself as centre force
The BSW is using the parliament presidency vote to position itself as a new centrist force in German politics, distinct from both the AfD and traditional parties.
EU hardens China trade stance
Meanwhile at European level, Friedrich Merz and Emmanuel Macron are pushing EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen toward a tougher approach to China on trade policy.
German auto industry alarmed
The escalating trade tensions with China are alarming Germany's automotive industry. Brussels is discussing defensive trade instruments that could affect German exporters.
Here's the gist
The AfD is using BSW votes to claim the Magdeburg parliament presidency, a historic shift that marginalises the CDU in Saxony-Anhalt.
