The election of AfD politician Tobias Rausch as parliamentary speaker in Saxony-Anhalt continues to spark dispute over the origin of the votes he received beyond his party's parliamentary group. Several reports suggest that some CDU members of parliament may also have voted for Rausch. In the secret ballot, only five of the 14 CDU members cast an abstention vote, which, according to Serap Güler, increases the likelihood of support from other conservative members of parliament. n-tv ↗
Within the CDU, possible disciplinary measures are therefore being discussed. Deputy party chairman and head of the Christian Democratic Employees' Association Dennis Radtke stated that anyone who helps right-wing extremists gain political responsibility must expect consequences. Education Minister Karin Prien called for the expulsion of CDU members who supported Rausch, stating that the AfD is seeking to destroy the CDU. n-tv ↗
Rausch's dual role is also controversial. In addition to chairing the state parliament, he remains Secretary General of the AfD. Bundestag President Julia Klöckner described this combination as „befremdlich“ [strange/disconcerting] and called on him to give up his party position. Welt ↗
Chancellor Friedrich Merz also entered the political debate. He acknowledged that the election could have involved a so-called false-flag operation, in which members of other parties would also have supported Rausch. The situation has also affected his practical functioning in office. BMW has withdrawn its offer of an official vehicle, and Rausch will have to look for a new provider.
Dispute Over CDU Votes Following Rausch's Election Continues, BMW Withdraws Offer
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Polityk AfD na czele parlamentu Saksonii-Anhaltu. Kanclerz Niemiec reaguje
TVN24.pl
| 18:48 07.10.
Bei Wahl von AfD-Mann Rausch: Berichte entlarven CDU-Abstimmungsverhalten in Sachsen-Anhalt
n-tv
| 19:02 09.10.
Aktuelle Stunde: Streit im Bundestag nach Wahl von AfD-Landtagspräsident
Tagesschau
| 18:59 09.10.
Sachsen-Anhalt: AfD-Landtagspräsident Rausch verliert BMW-Dienstwagen
Spiegel.de
| 12:05 09.10.
BMW zieht Leasing-Offert für AfD-Landtagspräsident Rausch zurück
Der Standard
| 11:37 09.10.
AfD-Landtagspräsident: BMW zieht Angebot für Rauschs Dienstagwagen zurück
Tagesspiegel
| 11:36 09.10.
„Die AfD ist angetreten, die CDU zu zerstören“: Bildungsministerin Prien fordert Ausschluss von Parteikollegen, falls sie für Rausch gestimmt haben
Tagesspiegel
| 10:50 09.10.
„Völlig unangebracht“ – Klöckner fordert AfD-Landtagspräsident zu Verzicht auf Parteiamt auf
Welt
| 07:41 08.10.
Landtagspräsident und Generalsekretär: Klöckner nennt Doppelrolle von AfD-Politiker Tobias Rausch „befremdlich“
Tagesspiegel
| 06:57 08.10.
CDA-Chef Radtke fordert Parteiausschluss bei AfD-Stimmen: „Wer Rechtsextremisten in politische Verantwortung verhilft, muss mit Konsequenzen rechnen“
Tagesspiegel
| 06:18 08.10.
Sachsen-Anhalt - Staatsministerin Güler geht von CDU-Stimmen für AfD-Mann aus
Deutschlandfunk
| 01:45 08.10.
Kritik an Doppelrolle: Klöckner fordert Rausch zum Verzicht auf AfD-Parteiamt auf
n-tv
| 00:04 08.10.
Kritik an Doppelrolle: Klöckner fordert Rausch zum Verzicht von AfD-Parteiamt auf
n-tv
| 00:04 08.10.
Landtag Sachsen-Anhalt - Merz hält auch "False-Flag"-Aktion bei Wahl von AfD-Politiker für möglich
Deutschlandfunk
| 23:51 07.10.
"Brauchen wir nicht schönreden": Güler geht von CDU-Stimmen bei AfD-Wahl in Sachsen-Anhalt aus
n-tv
| 23:15 07.10.
„Untergräbt das Restvertrauen, das ich in Friedrich Merz als Bundeskanzler noch habe“, sagt Banaszak
Welt
| 22:32 07.10.
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