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BSW chaos in Thuringia: Höcke wants new elections: Björn Höcke, AfD parliamentary group leader, speaks to journalists during the state press conference with the ...
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State Parliament - | Höcke demands new elections: In Thüringen zerbröselt das BSW, das Teil der Regierungskoalition ist. AfD-Fraktionschef Björn Höcke sieht die ...
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"They're putting on a show": AfD fails in Thuringia with motion for new elections
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AfD Fails in Thuringian State Parliament with Motion to Dissolve Parliament: Björn Höcke, AfD parliamentary group leader, in the plenary hall of the Thuringian ...
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Björn Höcke fails with motion to dissolve state parliament: The arguments were hypocritical, the failure factored in: The AfD in Thuringia is - | as expected - | ...
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New elections in Thuringia? Höcke's AfD is rebuffed, Voigt sacrifices doctorate for "toughness of the debate"
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Björn Höcke, the AfD, and his Theater of Destruction: After two votes of no confidence, the AfD's motion for new elections in Thuringia will also fail ...
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Björn Höcke's initiative: AfD fails in Thuringia with motion to dissolve state parliament
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Thuringian State Parliament decides on AfD motion to dissolve parliament: At the request of the AfD, the Thuringian State Parliament votes on dissolving the ...
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AfD requests dissolution of the Thuringian state parliament: How likely are new elections?
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A referendum for new elections in Thuringia? How realistic is that?: Björn Höcke, Wiebke Muhsal and Daniel Haseloff (all AfD) on their way to the press ...
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Höcke wants to force new elections in Thuringia with a referendum: AfD leader Björn Höcke believes the time has come for a referendum. Next to him: the ...
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Thuringian state parliament to vote on its dissolution: The Thuringian state parliament is scheduled to vote on its dissolution on October 7. (Archive image)
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BSW row in Thuringia: Höcke demands dissolution of the state parliament and new elections - | "This cannot continue"
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Wagenknecht fordert Höcke heraus: „Sie wollen doch nicht als Feigling dastehen“: BSW und AfD kommen sich näher. Nun hat Wagenknecht den AfD-Chef zum Live-Duell ...
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Key FactsWagenknecht challenges Höcke to live debate on Thuringia’s government
Aug 18, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: hna.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: hna.de
- Wagenknecht published the proposal in a video message on August 16; Höcke had previously urged her to become Thuringia’s premier.
- She wants to discuss BSW-AfD similarities and differences, along with her proposal for a nonpartisan state premier.
- Thirteen of the 15 parliamentary group members took part on August 17; the decision to remain in government was nearly unanimous.
- The CDU-SPD-BSW coalition holds 44 of 88 seats and therefore works partly with Die Linke.
Even you, who place so much value on masculinity, surely do not want to be seen as a coward.— Sahra Wagenknecht, in a video message challenging Björn Höcke, proposing a live duel
Shock in the Thuringian BSW parliamentary group: Chairman Frank Augsten resigns: Thuringia's BSW parliamentary group leader gives up his post.
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State finances: Höcke: State is not paying off debts - AfD wants to take legal action
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Not only in Saxony-Anhalt: a poll shows that the AfD is also extending its lead over the CDU in Thuringia.
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Key FactsAfD Extends Lead in Latest Thuringia Poll
Sep 11, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mz.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mz.de
- The Thuringian AfD holds 37 percent in the recent Insa poll, maintaining its lead over the CDU at 25 percent.
- The coalition of CDU, BSW, and SPD collectively declines to 41 percent, down from 45.5 percent in the 2024 election.
- BSW, led by Wagenknecht, experiences a significant drop from 15.8 percent to 9 percent in current support.
- Both the Greens and FDP remain outside the state parliament, while the Left and SPD sustain stable levels.
AfD: Chrupalla and Weidel are ready for talks with Wagenknecht: AfD right-winger Björn Höcke and BSW politician Frank Augsten have met for a political exchange ...
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Voigt with the Left, Maier meets Wolf - | First talks between party leaders: The CDU must not work with the Left. Top politicians have now met in the state ...
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