Mainstream Conservative Elected Speaker in Thuringia After Far-Right Election Win

Thadäus König of the CDU takes the role amid controversy and opposition to the AfD's candidate.

The election of Thadäus König as speaker follows the AfD's historic win in Thuringia's regional election.
AfD's Jürgen Treutler faced criticism for his conduct while chairing the initial parliamentary session.
A court ruling allowed procedural changes before the speaker's election, leading to a calmer session.
König won with 54 votes against AfD candidate Wiebke Muhsal, who has a past fraud conviction.
The AfD remains isolated as no other party wants to form a government with it, complicating future governance.