Maximilian Müger leaves the AfD after controversial video slat

Maximilian Müger leaves the AfD after controversial video slat

In a remarkable step, the Hessian AfD member of the state parliament Maximilian Müger left his party and his parliamentary group. This happened after a controversial Tikok video in which he was seen with a assault rifle and made controversial statements about weapons and migration. The resignation is a turning point in the political career of Müger, which had only been elected to the Hessian state parliament around Kurd of Kurd of a year ago.

The Tikok video, which quickly got into the focus of public criticism, showed Müger how he handled in Poland with a assault rifle and racist statements. He spoke of security in Germany and expressed his concern about migrants, while he praised the gun laws in Poland as liberal. Müger concluded with the demand for "free weapons for free citizens", which caused outrage in politically sensitive circles.

The reaction of the party and the parliamentary group

The situational developments lead to an interesting discussion within the political landscape in Hesse. Critics from other parties, such as SPD MP Nadine Gersberg, have described Müger's statements dangerous and racist and demand his resignation from the state parliament. The FDP member of the state parliament Oliver Stirböck also skeptically commented on Müger's resignation from his offices and pointed out the kidnapping of the situation.

The pressure on Müger grew not only because of its statements in the video, but also through long -term criticism of the AfD and their handling of such incidents. Katy Walther from the Greens emphasized that the party cannot simply remove him from his offices without demanding a resignation from his state mandate, which she sees as a necessary step to preserve the values of the party.

as a politically active citizen since the founding of the AfD 2013, Müger has made a steeper career than many of his colleagues. Starting as a city councilor in Dreieich and finally elected to the Hessian state parliament, his political career was shaped by a number of controversy. A suspected attack on his car 2018 and various internal disputes within the party have repeatedly made headlines.

Maximilian Müger: A controversial career

Seven years after his entry into the AfD, Müger is now on the edge of a political crash. His statements in the Tikok video, which primarily included his demand for firearm liberalization and racist remarks about migrants, could not only cost him his political offices, but also his mandate. The current investigations by the Darmstadt public prosecutor's office due to incitement to throw a dark light on its political future.

The debate about the role of the AfD in the Hessian state parliament will continue to gain intensity, especially with regard to the reactions of other MPs who consider Müger's behavior as unacceptable. The case will also show how the AfD deals with internal conflicts and public criticism, and what consequences result in the members and their political careers.

In the meantime, it remains to be seen whether Müger continues to sit in the state parliament or whether he will give in to the ongoing demands for resignation. Political pressure is expected to increase, especially the factions that are determined to set a clear sign against racism and extremism.