The Thuringia parliament elected Thadaus Konig of the CDU as speaker, deliberately blocking AfD's nominee, showcasing a clear rejection of far-right influence in governance.
The election follows a significant rise of the AfD, who gained 33% of votes in the regional election, yet all other parties united to prevent their nominee from assuming office.
CDU's success in the speakership election illustrates the balance of power in Thuringia, as CDU secured 54 votes against AfD’s Wiebke Muhsal amid intense political maneuvering.
The chaotic session led by AfD's Jurgen Treutler highlighted the contentious political environment as lawmakers accused him of attempting to seize power during the parliamentary proceedings.
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