German politician steps down over swastika on ballot – DW – 07/25/2025
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The German state of Baden-Württemberg's deputy speaker stepped down after admitting he drew a swastika on a ballot beside an AfD lawmaker's name. Daniel Born said he had made a "serious mistake" during a vote.
  • I_Has_A_Hat@lemmy.worldEnglish
    483·
    8 months ago

    He drew a swastika next to a AfD candidates name. Not sure what the big deal is, they are straight up Nazi’s. Doesn’t seem like he should feel compelled to resign for calling a spade a spade.

  • AnarchistArtificer@lemmy.worldEnglish
    11·
    8 months ago

    I don’t know what the fuss is about. It’d be a different matter if the person who had drawn the swastika had voted for the AFD candidate. However, clearly this was done in a disparaging manner

    • clucose@lemmy.mlEnglish
      2·
      8 months ago

      The Swastika is a forbidden symbol in Germany. That’s why he gets grilled. If he would have written “Those are Nazis” he probably would have gotten away.

  • garbagebagel@lemmy.worldEnglish
    6·
    8 months ago

    Why did he admit to it? It doesn’t seem like they would’ve figured it out if he hadn’t since it was a secret vote.

    • Sockenklaus@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      2·
      8 months ago

      I am pretty sure he stepped down to protect his parliamentary group. If he hadn’t taken one for the team the AfD would’ve scandalised this topic even more and may have damaged the SPD and / or the Green party.