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Public prosecutor's office wants to investigate Kickl for incitement of hatred against the queer community
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Searches at the Home of SPD Politician Ahmetovic — Immunity Lifted: An investigation is underway into Adis Ahmetovic, a member of the Bundestag ...
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Key FactsAdis Ahmetovic’s Immunity Lifted for Possible Searches
5 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zeit.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zeit.de
- The Bundestag lifted the immunity of Lower Saxony SPD lawmaker and SPD Hannover chair Adis Ahmetovic.
- According to dpa, citing Bundestag administration, the decision is intended to enable searches authorized by courts.
- Why Ahmetovic is being investigated remains unclear; prosecutors cite investigative-strategy reasons for withholding details.
- His lawyer Holger Nitz said Ahmetovic denied wrongdoing and signaled extensive cooperation; requested file access was initially refused.
Ahmetovic wants full transparency.— Holger Nitz, counsel for Adis Ahmetovic, said this, noting that the requested file inspection was initially refused.
Lawyer: Investigation against SPD politician - | Connection to conflict: The immunity of Stefan Politze, the leader of the SPD parliamentary group in Lower ...
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Investigations against SPD parliamentary group leader Politze: Waiting for the search
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Hanover: Public prosecutor's office investigates SPD parliamentary group leader Stefan Politze
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Stephan Brandner: Bundestag hebt erneut Immunität von AfD-Mann auf: AfD-Mann Stephan Brandner hat erneut Stress mit der Justiz. Wohl wegen eines Verfahrens wegen ...
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Key FactsBundestag Again Lifts Stephan Brandner’s Immunity
Sep 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stern.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stern.de
- With votes from all other parliamentary groups, the Bundestag authorized proceedings against Brandner; the AfD voted against.
- Brandner said the case concerns an appearance and statements during Hesse’s 2023 state-election campaign.
- According to his account, someone felt insulted, and the public prosecutor’s office is now handling the matter.
- Immunity must be lifted before criminal proceedings against lawmakers; Brandner’s immunity has already been lifted several times.
Immunity of AfD politician lifted - | Stuttgart public prosecutor's office is examining possible steps
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Prosecutor’s investigation: Bundestag lifts immunity of AfD politician Haise: Once again, a member of parliament from the far-right AfD is dealing with the ...
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Justice: Hitler salute in the Bundestag? AfD member of parliament must appear in court
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Key FactsAfD Lawmaker Faces Trial Over Nazi Salute
Apr 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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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.
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.
German Bundestag waives immunity of AfD member Arne Raue: On Thursday, the Bundestag waives the immunity of two AfD members. One of them commented on social ...
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German Bundestag lifts immunity of Thuringian AfD politician Brandner: The Bundestag has lifted the immunity of Stephan Brandner (archive photo).
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SVP National Councilor Glarner may be investigated due to fake video: The Legal Affairs Committee of the Council of States agrees with the decision of the ...
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Complaint by Wagenknecht party: Public prosecutor's office is investigating Habeck
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Robert Habeck is alleged to have slandered Wagenknecht and BSW: The Dresden public prosecutor's office is investigating Robert Habeck. The former economics ...
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Key FactsInvestigation Targets Habeck Over Campaign Defamation
Jun 10, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stern.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stern.de
- Robert Habeck allegedly made inaccurate statements about Sahra Wagenknecht and the BSW party during an August 2024 campaign event.
- A criminal complaint filed in November 2024 triggered a defamation investigation by the Dresden public prosecutor's office.
- A request to lift Habeck's parliamentary immunity was submitted but recently rejected by the Bundestag.
- Sahra Wagenknecht describes the accusations as deliberate falsehoods aimed at manipulating the election, emphasizing the case concerns defamation rather than insult.
It's not about insult, but about open lies and defamation to manipulate the election campaign.— Sahra Wagenknecht to 'Bild', regarding Robert Habeck's statements.
Opposition in the chancellor election: It remains quiet in the Bundestag: Merz's failure in the first round of voting also catches the future opposition on the ...
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AfD MP Bystron: EU Parliament lifts immunity: AfD politician Bystron can be investigated because of a social media post. The European Parliament paved the way ...
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Key FactsBystron's Immunity Lifted Amid Legal Troubles
Apr 1, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zeit.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zeit.de
- The European Parliament has lifted the immunity of AfD member Petr Bystron, allowing investigations into his alleged use of a Hitler salute.
- Bystron is also under scrutiny for potential corruption and money laundering involving cash from the pro-Russian portal Voice of Europe.
- A third investigation, based on fraud allegations, may lead to further immunity revocation as the public prosecutor's office conducts a review.
- Bystron employs individuals with far-right affiliations in his office, raising concerns about possible misuse of parliamentary resources.
The investigations are 'constructed' and a 'distraction maneuver' that will 'lead to an embarrassment for the public prosecutor's office.'— Petr Bystron commented on the ongoing investigations against him.
Proceedings are underway against these MPs: According to research by abgeordnetenwatch.de, six members of parliament from the AfD and FDP are the subject of ...
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Suspicion of bribery: FDP politician Boginski's immunity lifted: The long-time mayor of Eberswalde (Barnim) is said to have favored a building contractor - | ...
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Because he called a journalist a "fascist": AfD politician Stephan Brandner's immunity lifted
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Key FactsParliament Lifts Immunity of AfD Politician Brandner
Oct 11, 2024 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
- The Bundestag approved the removal of AfD member Stephan Brandner’s immunity to permit criminal proceedings.
- Brandner insulted a SPIEGEL journalist multiple times and repeated these statements despite court bans.
- The Gera public prosecutor initiated investigations after the journalist filed a complaint.
- Brandner has already been fined €50,000 for repeated offenses but intends to continue legal appeals.
With the lifting of Brandner's immunity, there is now the approval to conduct a criminal proceeding.— Ann-Katrin Müller explains the significance of the lifting of Stephan Brandner's immunity.
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