German chancellor alarmed after AfD wins first state parliament speaker post
Friedrich Merz said he is 'deeply concerned' after the far-right Alternative for Germany secured the position for the first time in a German state parliament.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he was "deeply concerned" after the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party won the post of state parliament speaker for the first time, marking a notable milestone for the far-right party in German regional politics.
The election of an AfD speaker in the state parliament represents a shift in the party's institutional standing, as speaker positions are typically seen as requiring broad cross-party support or acceptance within a legislature.
Merz's comments reflect wider concern among mainstream German political figures about the AfD's growing influence at the state level. The party has seen rising support in several German states in recent years, part of a broader trend of far-right political gains across parts of Europe.
The specific state and the circumstances of the vote that led to the AfD's speaker win were not detailed further in the available report. The development is likely to intensify debate in Germany over how mainstream parties should respond to the AfD's increasing institutional reach.
Sources
- German chancellor alarmed after AfD elects first state parliament speaker — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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