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AfD politician Ulrich Siegmund confronts ZDF reporter in Saxony-Anhalt
During the first session of the new Saxony-Anhalt Landtag, an altercation occurred between AfD politician Ulrich Siegmund and ZDF Heute-Show reporter Fabian Köster. Siegmund confronted Köster by questioning his job security, asking what he would do if the party were to terminate the Interstate Media Treaty following a potential government takeover.
Köster responded by referencing allegations of nepotism within the AfD, noting that several party members have reportedly used parliamentary budgets to employ family members or partners. The exchange also touched upon the criminal conviction of AfD member Philipp-Anders Rau for forgery and theft.
The session saw the election of Tobias Rausch as Landtag President and Hans-Thomas Tillschneider as Vice President, marking a significant shift as the AfD holds leadership positions in the state parliament.
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AfD · Fabian Köster · Saxony-Anhalt Landtag · Ulrich Siegmund · ZDF
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Hans-Thomas Tillschneider was elected as Vice President of the Saxony-Anhalt Landtag. www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.merkur.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Tobias Rausch was elected as the Landtag President of Saxony-Anhalt on October 6, 2026. www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.merkur.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] AfD politician Philipp-Anders Rau was convicted of forgery and theft. www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.merkur.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] AfD politician Ulrich Siegmund questioned journalist Fabian Köster about his job security in the event of the termination of the Interstate Media Treaty. www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.merkur.de