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Germany news: Saxony-Anhalt elects AfD parliamentary speaker

DW.com • October 6, 2026 • world

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Tobias Rausch of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) was elected as the first AfD speaker of a German state parliament in Saxony-Anhalt, marking a historic political milestone since World War II.
The AfD also secured a deputy speaker position with Hans-Thomas Tillschneider, a party veteran known for his ties to the identitarian movement and pro-Russian stance.
The election of Rausch was supported by the populist BSW party and possibly some members from other parties, causing controversy and calls for clarification, especially from the Social Democrats.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul warned that climate change exacerbates poverty and instability in fragile states, potentially fueling extremism and migration, emphasizing climate protection as integral to national security.
Germany plans to purchase four new TKMS Meko A-200 frigates for €5.6 billion, following the cancellation of a rival frigate project due to delays and cost overruns.

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