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Far-right German lawmaker faces scrutiny after photo appears to show Nazi salute
A senior lawmaker in the far-right Alternative for Germany party faces scrutiny after a photo appears to show him making a Nazi salute, which he denies, claiming it was a joke during a 'knighting ceremony.' The incident has sparked political backlash ahead of state elections where the AfD is leading in polls.
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