Sachsen-Anhalt: BMW streicht offenbar Dienstwagen-Angebot für AfD-Landtagspräsidenten

BMW has unexpectedly halted its provision of a government vehicle for the President of the Sachsen-Anhalt Landtag, according to initial reports from the magazine "Zeit". This move came after the Landtag elected AfD member Tobias Rausch as the parliamentary speaker on October 6th. It appears that BMW intended to cease offering a government car to Rausch upon his election, as he is the first Landtag president of the AfD party, which is classified as right-wing extremist by the Federal Protective Service.

The Landtag and state government fleet consists of several vehicles, most of which are provided by BMW. Typically, the government cars are not personally assigned and are shared among multiple politicians and officials; however, a few, including the president's car, are designated for individual use. BMW's parent company, the BMW Group, declined to comment on individual customer relationships when asked.

Rausch, as reported by the "Zeit", temporarily took over a 7-series BMW from his CDU predecessor, Gunnar Schellenberger, whose lease agreement expires in November. The Landtag administration will need to secure a replacement vehicle, as the president is entitled to a car with a driver.