Thuringian state parliament: Höcke can't bring down Voigt - but he's sowing uncertainty
AfD parliamentary group leader Björn Höcke has once again challenged Thuringia's CDU Prime Minister Mario Voigt - and failed. But Voigt's coalition of CDU, BSW and SPD remains under pressure.
Björn Höcke, leader of the AfD faction in the Thuringian state parliament, has failed for the second time this year to oust CDU Minister-President Mario Voigt. A motion of no confidence against Voigt was rejected, with 49 lawmakers voting against Höcke, 33 in favor, and three abstaining. Höcke had cited Voigt's recently revoked doctorate and allegations of plagiarism as reasons for his motion, but Voigt's coalition partners, including the BSW, CDU, and SPD, stood by him. The outcome has raised concerns about further instability in the state parliament.
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