German cellist and politician
Saxon AfD politician Moosdorf fails with urgent application against fine: Following a dispute over political direction, the AfD parliamentary group imposed ...
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AfD parliamentary group imposes 5,000-euro fine on Moosdorf: The leadership of the AfD parliamentary group in the Bundestag has imposed disciplinary measures ...
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AfD: Only those who criticize the leadership are punished: The AfD is now so successful that it can simply ignore scandals - | without major consequences ...
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After scathing letter against Frohnmaier: AfD initiates disciplinary proceedings against MP Moosdorf
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Hitler salute in the Bundestag? Court proceedings against AfD member: An AfD politician is alleged to have given the Hitler salute in the Bundestag ...
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Key FactsAfD Lawmaker Faces Trial Over Nazi Salute
Apr 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: derwesten.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: derwesten.de
- AfD member Matthias Moosdorf is accused of making a Nazi salute inside the Bundestag on June 22, 2023.
- Charges involve the use of symbols from unconstitutional organizations, following the lifting of his parliamentary immunity in October 2025.
- Moosdorf denies the accusations, calling the case a political smear based on testimony from a former SPD parliamentarian.
- Due to the incident's location and the accused's status, the trial is conducted by the state security chamber at Berlin's regional court.
Dispute over foreign policy in the AfD: In an internal email, he settles accounts with his AfD colleague: Lack of etiquette, lack of intellect
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Hitler salute in the Bundestag: Public prosecutor's office files charges against AfD member of parliament
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Key FactsCharges Filed Against AfD Lawmaker for Nazi Salute
Dec 15, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
- Matthias Moosdorf allegedly performed the Hitler salute and a Nazi fist punch during a Bundestag session in June 2023.
- Berlin prosecutors launched an investigation for use of unconstitutional symbols following the lifting of his parliamentary immunity in October.
- Moosdorf also caused internal party conflict after an unauthorized trip to Russia, resulting in a 2,000-euro fine.
- At the same time, immunity was withdrawn from AfD member Stephan Brandner over accusations of insulting a journalist.
The accusation is absurd and nothing could be more far-fetched than this accusation.— Matthias Moosdorf comments on the allegations against him regarding the Hitler salute in the Bundestag.
Member of far-right AfD party charged with making Nazi salute at Reichstag: MP allegedly greeted a party colleague at German parliament building ‘with a heel ...
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Berlin prosecutors have charged Matthias Moosdorf, a Bundestag parliamentarian from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party ... Show more
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German AfD lawmaker faces criminal complaint over alleged Nazi salute: Berlin prosecutors have filed a criminal complaint against Alternative for Germany (AfD) ...
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Own party abstained: Bundestag lifts immunity of AfD MPs Brandner and Moosdorf: The Bundestag has lifted the immunity of AfD MPs Stephan Brandner and Matthias ...
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Key FactsComprehensive Overview of Germany’s Top News Source
Oct 10, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
- DER SPIEGEL ranks among Germany’s leading news outlets, covering a broad spectrum of topics.
- The site presents daily news from political developments to economic trends and cultural events.
- It features commentaries, podcasts, and detailed analyses to enrich audience understanding.
- Financial market data and subscriber-only content enhance the platform’s comprehensive offerings.
AfD member of parliament Moosdorf denies accusations of giving the Nazi salute: immunity lifted
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“Politics that makes people resilient, that makes society resilient, is good social policy.” Dealing with the AfD: "Politics that builds resilience, that makes society resilient, is good social policy" - | Video - | WELT
Trip to Russia: Saxon AfD politician Moosdorf to pay fine: AfD parliamentarian Matthias Moosdorf is to pay a fine of 2,000 euros after an unannounced trip to ...
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Maximilian Krah and the espresso moment in the Bundestag: A look behind the scenes of Saxon AfD politicians
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Internal cleanup: This is what lies behind the AfD's new Russia strategy: The AfD is getting rid of MPs who are particularly loyal to Putin and wants to give ...
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Alternative for Germany: AfD foreign policy spokesman Moosdorf met with Putin advisor in Moscow
zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2025-04/matthias-moosdorf-afd-wladimir-putin-treffen-kreml-berater-chorfestival
Matthias Moosdorf: He now plays for the AfD: Matthias Moosdorf was a well-known cellist, then he stopped making music. Instead, he now sits in the Bundestag for ...
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Kremlin financed appearances for AfD MPs: The AfD in the Bundestag is sticking with its foreign policy spokesman Matthias Moosdorf. Now it turns out that state ...
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Key FactsRussian state funds enabled AfD lawmaker’s concerts
Dec 10, 2024 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: t-online.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: t-online.de
- The AfD parliamentary group retains Moosdorf as foreign-policy spokesman despite his allegedly non-political musical work.
- According to an official database, the Brücke der Künste foundation received more than 600,000 euros for two festivals.
- The money came from Putin’s Presidential Fund for Cultural Initiatives, which concert materials explicitly listed as a sponsor.
- Moosdorf did not answer a current inquiry about fees; previously, he called the September concert fee internationally customary.
The first ovations are for our defenders, our heroes, who are now in this hall and on the front line.— General Director of the Fund, quoted by Backstage Classical during the Petrowski Ball of the Bridge of the Arts in St. Petersburg
AfD politician Moosdorf under pressure over professorship at Moscow music school: AfD member of parliament Matthias Moosdorf has accepted an honorary ...
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Russia-friendly AfD foreign spokesperson to be removed from office: AfD MP Moosdorf has come under pressure within the party due to an honorary professorship in ...
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AfD foreign policy expert works as honorary professor in Moscow: Matthias Moosdorf teaches at a music academy in Moscow. The foreign policy spokesman for the AfD ...
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Key FactsAfD's Moosdorf Takes Visiting Professorship in Russia
Oct 9, 2024 · Reading time: ~20 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
- Matthias Moosdorf, the new foreign policy spokesperson for the AfD faction, will teach part-time in Moscow.
- The specifics of the contract are still under discussion.
- However, standard fees will be paid for the teaching position.
The AfD's foreign policy spokesman, Matthias Moosdorf, sees the professorship at the Moscow university as a "sign of understanding" ... Show more