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AfD Moves to Oust Thuringia Landtag President and Blocks Judicial Appointments

The far-right party classified as extremist by the Verfassungsschutz claims its majority entitles it to lead the Landtag

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Overview

  • AfD vice-leader Daniel Haseloff says the party is considering a motion to remove President Thadäus König, with a decision expected in the coming weeks.
  • CDU, BSW, SPD and the Left faction have all voiced support for König and see no basis for his dismissal.
  • Holding 32 of 88 seats, the AfD wields a blocking minority that has stalled the formation of judge-and-prosecutor selection panels.
  • BSW parliamentary leader Frank Augsten plans to write to AfD chief Björn Höcke in hopes of breaking the stalemate over committee appointments.
  • SPD leader Lutz Liebscher has expressed skepticism about negotiating with the AfD, highlighting fractures within the governing coalition over engagement with the extremist-classified faction.