A deputy from the far-right German People’s Union gave the opening speech in the new Parliament in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt. About 60 protesters gathered outside with a banner that read “Nazis Out.” The 68-year- old deputy gave the speech following a tradition that the oldest member of the house declare the state Parliament open. The People’s Union scored a surprise showing in recent state elections, winning 16 seats in the 116-member house.
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