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German AfD Elected Speaker of Regional Parliament

Updated 2026-10-06 15:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Tobias Rausch, an AfD candidate, has been elected speaker of the German regional parliament for the first time. Opponents view this as a significant political shift.

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AfD candidate elected speaker of German regional parliament for first time

Although Tobias Rausch's role is largely symbolic, opponents have described the result as a watershed moment.

2026-10-06 14:44 UTC