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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kirsten Grieshaber

German parliament lifts immunity of a prominent far-right lawmaker and police search his home

Germany Far Right - (DPA)

Germany's parliament on Thursday lifted the immunity of a prominent far-right lawmaker with the Alternative for Germany party, after which authorities searched his home and offices following a court order.

The raids came in the wake of allegations that Maximilian Krah, 47, has had ties to China and was involved in corruption and spying scandals. Lifting his immunity as a lawmaker was a necessary step that now allows authorities to prosecute him.

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