Landtag

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A Landtag is the name given to the legislative assembly of several states in Germany.

According to SWR, a recent incident at the Landtag in Stuttgart, where a Stimmzettel (voting ballot) was defaced with a Hakenkreuz (Swastika), has sparked controversy and condemnation from the BW-Landtagspräsidentin (president of the state parliament). This has led to widespread media coverage and sparked a public debate about political extremism and the role of the Landtage in German politics. The incident is a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges facing democratic institutions in Germany. A report by SWR provides more details on the incident.