Left Party MP expelled from German parliament over Palestine t-shirt
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Bundestag president Julia Klöckner explained that political statements expressed through clothing are not allowed, before asking Köktürk to leave. #EuropeNews

Left Party MP Cansin Köktürk was thrown out of a German parliament plenary chamber on Wednesday for wearing a t-shirt with the word “Palestine” printed on it, a move deemed a political statement by the parliamentary leadership.

Bundestag President Julia Klöckner intervened during the session, reminding MPs that political messages on clothing are not permitted in the chamber.

While the Bundestag does not have a detailed dress code, its rules require MPs and visitors to dress “in keeping with the prestige” of the institution. Enforcement of this standard is left to the discretion of the session chair.

  • acargitz@lemmy.caEnglish
    44·
    2 days ago

    If Die Linke had any sense of political theatrics, if they had just a bit of Melenchon in their blood, they would all show up with TShirts of random countries, see what the fuck happens.

    • Hubi@feddit.orgEnglish
      4·
      2 days ago

      see what the fuck happens

      Spoiler: They would get kicked out all the same.

        • Hubi@feddit.orgEnglish
          2·
          2 days ago

          Flag pins have historically been accepted and I doubt it would’ve been an issue in this case. The rule is basically just there so you’re not openly promoting anything, be it a political message, brand or any other type of statement.