Tim Lochner - AfD candidate wins mayoral election in Pirna, Saxony
For the first time in Germany, the AfD has elected a mayor. According to the provisional results, AfD candidate Tim Lochner won the second round of voting against two competitors in the election for the new mayor of Pirna in Saxony on Sunday. Lochner received 38.54 percent of the vote and thus the necessary simple majority. The 53-year-old is independent but stood for the AfD.
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- The victory of Tim Lochner marks a significant milestone for the AfD, as he becomes the first AfD candidate to be elected mayor in Germany.
- Upon hearing the news of Lochner's victory in the mayoral election in Pirna, many across Germany are taking notice of the growing influence of the AfD in local politics.
- Despite his independent status, Tim Lochner's election as mayor in Pirna has further highlighted the strong support for the AfD in German elections, particularly in regions like Saxony.
Source: www.stern.de
