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Daniel Born is a German politician and Vice President of the Baden-Württemberg Parliament.
According to Deutsche Welle, Daniel Born recently resigned as Deputy Speaker of the legislature and member of the center-left Social Democrats after admitting to drawing a swastika on a ballot paper next to the name of an AfD lawmaker. The incident sparked widespread controversy and led to Born's resignation. The news has been widely reported in German and international media outlets, including AP News and DW. According to AP News, Born said he had drawn the symbol as a protest against the far-right AfD party. The incident has raised concerns about the rising far-right sentiment in Germany. DW reported that SPD leader Stoch welcomed Born's resignation, describing it as a "heavy blow" to the party. The news has also sparked a heated debate on social media, with many calling for greater accountability from politicians. A feature article in Deutsche Welle provided in-depth coverage of the controversy and Born's resignation.
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