In a dramatic turn of events, the Thuringian Landtag's inaugural session was marked by intense political maneuvering as the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, now the strongest force with 32.8% of the vote, sought to assert its influence.

Jürgen Treutler, the 73-year-old AfD Alterspräsident, used his position to advocate for an AfD Landtag president, challenging traditional protocols.

This move was met with resistance from other parties, including the CDU and BSW, who proposed changes to the parliamentary rules to prevent an AfD candidate from assuming the presidency.

The session was fraught with tension, as accusations of procedural violations flew, and the CDU threatened to involve the Constitutional Court.

The AfD's controversial candidate, Wiebke Muhsal, previously convicted of fraud, added to the contentious atmosphere.

As the political standoff continues, the session has been postponed, awaiting further legal clarification.