European Parliament - Bausemer: Prevention of Ukraine and Turkey's accession into EU
The Saxony-Anhalt AfD politician Arno Bausemer will work in the European Parliament in the committee for Agriculture and Rural Development. In addition, he is a substitute member in the committees for Transport and Tourism as well as in the Budgets committee, the deputy reported to the dpa.
Bausemer was one of only two politicians from Sachsen-Anhalt to be elected to the European Parliament in June, alongside CDU politician Alexandra Mehnert. Bausemer was on the 10th place of the AfD list for the European election. He was criticized by an AfD party convention for imprecise statements in his CV but kept his list place.
It is important to him to prevent the accession of Ukraine and Turkey into the EU, stated Bausemer. They are large agricultural countries, an accession would negatively affect German agriculture. Furthermore, he advocates for the preservation of diesel engines. "The Germans do not want electric cars", explained Bausemer. It is necessary for the EU Parliament to take clear decisions to call the German government to order with the withdrawal of the diesel ban.
- Arno Bausemer's election to the European Parliament in June was not an isolated event for Saxony-Anhalt, as CDU politician Alexandra Mehnert also secured a seat.
- Despite being criticized for imprecise statements in his CV during an AfD party convention, Bausemer managed to maintain his position on the party's list for the European election.
- As a member of the European Parliament, Bausemer will focus on committees relevant to his interests, including Agriculture and Rural Development, Transport and Tourism, and Budgets.
- Bausemer's stance on EU enlargement is clear: he opposes Ukraine and Turkey's potential accession into the EU, citing potential negative impacts on German agriculture and the preference of Germans for diesel engines over electric cars.
- Advocating for clear decisions from the EU Parliament, Bausemer believes that the German government should be urged to reconsider its plans for a diesel ban for the sake of tourism and the preferences of German consumers.
