Overview

• During a government questioning session, Klöckner interrupted proceedings to ask Cansin Köktürk to change her ‘Palestine’ shirt and expelled her when she declined.
• The Bundestag’s dress code forbids clothing displaying political messages and prescribes removal for non-compliant members.
• Köktürk had already drawn attention in March by wearing a Palestinian keffiyeh during the Bundestag’s inaugural session.
• Opponents question Klöckner’s impartiality after she faced criticism for reposting an Instagram story lauding Chancellor Merz’s handling of ZDF journalist Dunja Hayali.
• A woman in the public gallery was also removed for chanting pro-Palestinian slogans, highlighting rising tensions over expression in parliament.