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Sascha Gläser, former bank robber, runs for AfD in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Sascha Gläser, a man previously convicted of a bank robbery in 2012, is appearing on the ballot as a direct candidate for the AfD in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. While Gläser received a prison sentence of over two years, his candidacy is legally permitted because the period of disqualification from holding office has expired.
In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, AfD co-state leader Enrico Schult expressed shock regarding the situation, noting that Gläser's criminal record did not appear on his official certificate of conduct. Schult stated that the party expects Gläser to waive his mandate if he wins the election, a move Gläser has reportedly already signaled.
The case highlights legal nuances regarding political eligibility in Germany. Under the German Criminal Code, a sentence of at least one year typically results in a five-year loss of eligibility. The article also notes that in Bavaria, specific laws exclude individuals in custody or those for whom a court has specifically revoked passive political rights for two to five years.
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AfD · Bayern · Enrico Schult · Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Sascha Gläser
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Sascha Gläser is running as a direct candidate for the AfD in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.suedkurier.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] AfD co-state leader Enrico Schult stated that Sascha Gläser has indicated he will waive his mandate if elected. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.suedkurier.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Under the German Criminal Code, a prison sentence of at least one year results in a five-year loss of eligibility for office or election. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.suedkurier.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gläser's candidacy in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is legal due to the expiration of the disqualification period. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.suedkurier.de