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Oct 9, 2026 at 7:08 AM ET
BMW withdraws car offer after AfD election
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
BMW has withdrawn its leasing offer for the official car of the president of Saxony-Anhalt’s state parliament following the election of an AfD politician to the post. The decision was described as controversial.
WHO: BMW
WHAT: Withdrew its leasing offer for the state parliament president’s official car.
WHEN: Oct 9, 2026 at 6:18 AM ET
WHERE: Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
WHY: The withdrawal followed the election of an AfD politician as state parliament president; no further rationale is reported.
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