Germany's far-right AfD makes history again in Saxony-Anhalt

For the first time since World War II ended, Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany party (AfD) has won a position in a state parliament's leadership. The party's Tobias Rausch was chosen as parliamentary speaker in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, marking a significant political shift in the country.

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The Boston GlobeLean Left· 18h ago

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The GuardianLean Left· 1d ago

State parliament elects Germany’s first far-right speaker since second world war

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Germany's far-right AfD makes history again in Saxony-Anhalt

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Germany news: Far-right AfD gets first house speaker in a German state parliament

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