Procedurally, the next AfD list candidate would be offered the slot. Which takes us back to the start of the story - the AfD ran out after five. So the seat remains free, & the AfD are down to four of nine seats. All over German news today.

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All elected officials receive their appointment in writing. When they confirm (even when they don't respond), they have accepted their mandate. One AfD man "accidentally" (his words) checked 'No', signed, & posted the letter - thereby refusing his mandate. This cannot be legally reversed.

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Oh dear - white, male, privately educated, gold bullion selling, 5 homes owning, multi-millionaire MP feted by BBC, for years promoted by billionaire press, feels excluded and victimised. Can anyone close to Farage give him contact details of a good counseller ... meme via Greg Stuart

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❗️Sweden will provide Ukraine with Gripen fighter jets “in the near future,” Zelensky says after meeting PM Ulf Kristersson. The aircraft will complement Ukraine’s F-16 fleet and help intercept Russia’s jet-powered Shahed drones. The two leaders also discussed strengthening Ukrainian air defenses.

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🚨 NEW DEVELOPMENT: France has dropped its opposition to Britain being included in the European Union's proposed Made in Europe industrial scheme, potentially opening the door to a major boost for British manufacturers.

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