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Two AfD lawmakers’ staff members fight at German parliament
Two staff members for AfD lawmakers reportedly fought late Wednesday in the Jakob-Kaiser-Haus, a building beside the Reichstag in Berlin.
The two were described as under the influence of alcohol.
The building houses offices for many members of Germany’s parliament, the Bundestag.
The Bundestag police responded to the incident, which took place in the building’s foyer.
Accounts differ on the police action: one says an official complaint was filed, while another says investigations were opened.
The AfD parliamentary group said it had no information about the incident and was checking the matter.
Two staff members of AfD lawmakers fought at the Jakob-Kaiser-Haus, a Bundestag building in Berlin.
The incident took place late on Wednesday evening, with one report giving the time as 23:20.
The Bundestag police intervened and initiated proceedings ex officio, according to the reports.
Both staff members were found to have been under the influence of alcohol, t-online reported.
The AfD parliamentary group said it had no information about the incident and was reviewing the case.
- Who
- Two staff members of AfD lawmakers.
- What
- They fought, and the Bundestag police intervened and initiated proceedings ex officio.
- When
- Wednesday evening, around 23:20; the articles were published on 16 and 17 October 2026.
- Where
- The foyer of the Jakob-Kaiser-Haus, next to the Reichstag building in Berlin.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Two AfD lawmakers’ staff members fought in the Jakob-Kaiser-Haus.
The Bundestag police intervened; t-online reported that officers found both people under the influence of alcohol.
The Bundestag police initiated proceedings ex officio, and the AfD parliamentary group said it was reviewing the case.
- People involved
- Two staff members of AfD lawmakers
- Location
- Jakob-Kaiser-Haus, Berlin
- Reported time
- Around 23:20 on Wednesday evening
- Police response
- Intervention and proceedings initiated ex officio
- AfD response
- The parliamentary group said it had no information and was reviewing the case
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