German court finds that prominent far-right politician knowingly used a Nazi slogan, imposes a fine

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Bjoern Hoecke, co-leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in the eastern federal state of Thuringia, waits for a session of his trial over the alleged use of Nazi phrases, at the regional court in Halle, Germany, Tuesday, May 14, 2024. (Ronny Hartmann/Pool Photo via AP)