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The ex-salesman bringing the far right to the cusp of power in Germany

Source: inquirer.com inquirer.com
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TANGERMÜNDE, Germany — During the coronavirus pandemic, a little-known German state lawmaker with an upbeat patter and a telegenic smile started railing on TikTok against pandemic regulations. Complaining about masks, vaccinations, and other government requirements that he deemed “crazy,” the lawmaker attracted millions of viewers with his videos by using an affable tone to deliver an antiestablishment message.Now, that lawmaker, Ulrich Siegmund, has harnessed his online popularity to come closer to power than any other far-right politician in Germany since the Nazi era ended in 1945.Siegmund, 35, a former air freshener salesperson, is the lead candidate for the Alternative for...
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