German Defense Minister Criticizes Historic Election of AfD Parliament Speaker
Boris Pistorius accuses Social Democrats of enabling 'right-wing extremists' after a member of the Alternative for Germany party was elected to a parliamentary speaker post.
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German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius criticized what was described as the historic election of an Alternative for Germany (AfD) lawmaker to a parliament speaker position, according to Anadolu Agency.
Pistorius accused members of the Social Democratic Party of enabling what he called "right-wing extremists" through the vote that led to the AfD figure's election to the post.
The AfD has grown into one of Germany's most prominent political forces in recent years, and the party's advancement to leadership positions within parliamentary structures has repeatedly drawn criticism from mainstream German political parties, who have accused the AfD of extremist rhetoric and positions.
The vote marks a notable moment for the AfD, which has faced sustained efforts by other parties to limit its influence within German institutions, including through a so-called "firewall" strategy of excluding the party from governing coalitions and certain leadership roles.
Further reaction from other German political figures and parties to the speaker's election was not detailed in the report.
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- German defense minister criticizes historic election of AfD parliament speaker — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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