https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-news-far-right-afd-gets-first-house-speaker-in-a-german-state-parliamentContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-news-far-right-afd-gets-first-house-speaker-in-a-german-state-parliamenthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-news-far-right-afd-gets-first-house-speaker-in-a-german-state-parliament#u116895Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:14:48 +0000The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has elected its first state parliament speaker, Tobias Rausch, in Saxony-Anhalt. This marks the first time a far-right party has held such a post in Germany since World War II. The AfD's rise in popularity has been attributed to concerns over migration and the climate crisis.Why it mattersThe AfD's election breakthrough has raised concerns among opponents and critics, who warn that the party's far-right ideology could erode Germany's democratic institutions and tolerance. The party's success has also been seen as a chal