AfD Politician Harald Laatsch Removed from Berlin Parliament Session After Disciplinary Warnings

Laatsch’s exclusion follows escalating tensions during a debate on solidarity with Turkey's opposition, with the Elders' Council set to review the decision on April 8.

Harald Laatsch, an AfD member, was excluded from a Berlin parliamentary session after receiving a third disciplinary warning for disruptive behavior.
The incident occurred during a heated debate on solidarity with Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who was recently imprisoned in Turkey.
AfD member Hugh Bronson sparked controversy by comparing political repression in Turkey to alleged repression in Germany, drawing strong rebukes from other parties.
Vice-President Bahar Haghanipour issued multiple warnings before removing Laatsch, citing gross violations of parliamentary order.
The Elders' Council will review the exclusion on April 8, marking a rare procedural action in the current legislative period amid rising parliamentary tensions.