US EditionLeft Party MP Expelled From German Parliament over Palestine T-Shirt
- Left Party MP Cansin Köktürk was removed from the German Bundestag during a session on Wednesday after she refused to take off a T-shirt bearing the word "Palestine."
- The Bundestag president Julia Klöckner ordered Köktürk to remove the T-shirt or leave, invoking parliamentary rules on dress reflecting the institution's prestige.
- These rules lack detailed dress codes but allow session chairs discretion to restrict political messages on clothing, as seen in similar past incidents involving MPs and visitors.
- Klöckner emphasized that the established regulations of the parliament do not permit stickers or any similar types of markings on T-shirts, and she consequently called for Köktürk to be removed.
- Köktürk condemned Germany’s ongoing arms deliveries to Israel and drew attention to the large number of children who have been killed or wounded, emphasizing the persistent political controversy surrounding the issue.
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Left-wing politician Cansin Köktürk criticises Bundestag President Julia Klöckner for throwing her out of a meeting. After the eclat there is a clear announcement.
Tehran rebukes ‘hypocrisy’ after German MP removed over pro-Palestine T-shirt
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has condemned the removal of a German MP from a parliamentary session for wearing a ‘Palestine’ T-shirt, stating the incident reveals the systematic hypocrisy of those claiming to support Palestine.
There have been two incidents in the Bundestag in connection with the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
It is clear Parliament rules, no shirts with prints or phrases are allowed, said Speaker Kleckner – Guest who shouted in favor of Palestine was expelled
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