October 6, 2026, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: For the first time since WWII a German state parliament has chosen parliamentary speaker from the far right, TOBIAS RAUSCH of the Alternative for Germany (AfD). The newly elected president of the state parliament sits at the podium during the constituent session of the Saxony-Anhalt state parliament following his election. (Credit Image: © Jan Woitas/dpa via ZUMA Press) #zumapress #journalism #germany #afd