Author: Momenti Translation Service

The far-right party in Germany, Alternative for Germany ( The AfD), is aiming to take the lead in a provincial parliament for the first time, as Saxony-Anhalt deputies gather today for the first session after the September 6th elections.

AfD has nominated MP Tobias Rausch for the post of president of the provincial parliament in Magdeburg. The outcome of the vote is expected to matter beyond the land policy, as it will be a first test for relations between the AfD and the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance ( BSW).

AfD won the election with 43.8 per cent of the vote, providing 39 of the 83 seats in parliament. As the largest parliamentary group, it has the right to propose the candidate for president, but the simple majority of valid votes is needed for his election.

This makes the BSW’s stance crucial, which has five deputies and has declared Rausch will support it. Meanwhile, the CDU, SPD, Green Book and the Left Party have indicated they will vote against the AfD candidate, Telegraphed.

The AfD branch in Saxonine-Anhalt is classified by the local authorities for protecting the constitution as the confirmed organisation of the right extreme. For this reason, the election of an AfD politician at parliament’s helm is considered by observers as a development of particular political importance.

The post is not merely ceremonial. Parliament’s president heads the plenary hearings, heads the Council of the Non-Responds, and oversees the parliamentary administration. Politologist Nicolas Spohn said the impact of this post lies mainly on procedural issues and the implementation of parliament’s regulation.

Rausch has tried to present himself as a pragmatic figure. I am not an extremist, I am pragmatic, he has stated, adding that he intends to take into account the interests of all parties and that the debates in parliament are tough on issues but fair to individuals.

However, voting for the president of parliament does not determine who will lead the country government.

This post is intended to receive AfD’s top candidate, Ulrich Siegmund, who is expected to run for the post of country prime minister in December. To be elected, he will need at least 42 votes.

For that very reason, today’s vote is seen as a first test of relations between the AfD and BSW. Supporting the five BSW deputies for Rausch may be an important signal to the way relations between the two forces will develop over the coming months.

The inaugural session starts at 11:00 and the president of parliament will be elected by a secret vote. If the candidate does not get the necessary majority in the first round, further rounds of voting could be held.

Meanwhile, protests outside parliament have also been warned. The Alliance {Solidaris Magdeburg) is expected to organise a demonstration along with other civic initiatives.

AfD has also secured the change of the seat plan in parliament’s hall. As the largest group, it will now sit in the center of the hall instead of the traditional position at the right end.

Until the election and oath of the new land prime minister, the current government of Saxony-Anhalt will continue to remain in office. /Telegraphy/

At Chanel’s studio in Paris during Fashion Week, singer I Love Lipa drew all the attention with an elegant presentation.

She had chosen a double suit up under her knees, with a rich material with flower patterns in shades of red, pink and dark brown.

Details of pink and white feathers gave the garment a particularly spectacular view.

The feathers decorated the end of the vest, which was wrapped around the neck and dropped down to a high opening in the leg.

The bold opening on the last left highlighted the singer’s long legs and added dynamism to the combination.

He completed the view with classic beige-collar Chanel shoes.

The Albanian artist had her hair collected and brushed behind, while the makeup was in warm tones.

She also chose bracelets of gold, large earrings and rings between them.

Before the start of the slide, I want to pose with actress Alexa Demie, on the show was also present in the company of names known as Nicole Kidman, Pedro Pascal, Kristen Wiig, Sandra Huller and Ayo Edebyer.

Recently, I Love was invited to the Madrid Shakira concert, where both thrilled the public with the joint performance of the song “Anthologist.” /Telegraphy/

During the autumn session of Parliament, which lasted from 14 September to 2 October, Swiss MPs adopted a series of key motions.

Here are some of the decisions they made:

Imigration tax

Lawmakers approved the idea of setting up a 4,000 franc tax for EU citizens being placed in the country.

The idea behind this step is that new immigrants benefit from Switzerland’s infrastructure and public services without contributing to their financing, so they have to pay for their use, reports the report. TheLocal. ch.

The Federal Council also stated that it supports this tax, revenues from which people and the economy would be reunited.

University tariffs for foreign citizens

During discussions on the new package of agreements between Switzerland and the European Union, MPs decided that EU students registered at the Federal Institutes of Technology in Zurich and Lozana should be treated the same as Swiss students in terms of schooling fees.

Under terms of the agreement with Brussels, Swiss students will benefit equal treatment when they study in an EU country.

Sanctions for companies employing foreigners instead of locals

In all, MPs stressed that domestic candidates must take priority over individuals from outside the EU/ EFTAs.

Under the plan, employers can face sanctions if they refuse to employ a person deemed suitable by the Regional Employment Centre ( ORP), offering the job instead to candidates who are not considered part of the Swiss labour market.

This category includes Swiss citizens, EU citizens/ EFTAs, as well as persons from third countries who are already integrated into Switzerland’s labour market with license from category B or C, broadcast Telegrafi.

MPs rejected a proposal for simplified naturalisation procedure

The initiative in question proposes that the right to Swiss citizenship be granted only five years of legal standing in Switzerland, lowering this deadline from the current ten-year border.

This decision implies that members of parliament will call on voters to reject this initiative when it is put to the polls on an yet indefinite date.

EU Referendum

Since the new package of negotiated agreements between Bern and Brussels must be approved by Swiss voters before it comes into force, MPs had to decide whether this issue should be submitted to a backlash or mandatory referendum — that is, if only the majority of voters were required, or by the majority of voters and the cantons, writes the helocal, transmits albinfo.ch.

They chose the second option because the question in question is fundamental, that a simple popular majority would not suffice.

Also, a fascinating referendum would imply that canton participation rights would be restricted.

And as Petra Gössi stressed by the Liberal-Radical Party: The deal package directly touches cantons. Hence, they must have a word in decision – making. )

Moreover, a double surplus would bring greater legitimacy and stronger public confidence in the results, Göss added.

The recommendation to vote against a start to cut waiting time for Swiss citizenship.

What will happen next to these issues?

Those adopted by only one House of Parliament will have to be approved by another room during the upcoming parliamentary session of November 30th to December 18th before the proposed legislation can be drafted.

Later, they will submit to a referendum. /Telegraphy/

Yemen’s government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, have claimed to have put the strategic area of the Bab al-Mandab Strait under Iran-backed offensive against rebels.

The operation, baptized Yemeni’s Agim, aims to regain the territories and state institutions controlled by Houth, including the capital Sana, broadcast Telegraphy.

The World Army said the powers of the Giants and Nation’s Scheild Brigades took over the area of Bab al-Mandabi and Dhubab military airport, while cutting off the road linking Dhubiba and the town of Mokhara. According to the army, hundreds of Houth fighters are surrounded in the area.

Government forces have also claimed to have recovered Mokhan, a strategic portual city at the Red Sea. However, government and military sources quoted by international agencies have produced various versions, saying forces may have reached only the outskirts of the city.

Land offensive is being supported by an intensive Saudi air campaign. The Riyadh-led coalition said around 100 fighter planes are offering air support and that 324 targets named high-value have been hit.

On the other hand, Houth have claimed to have attacked targets in Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh International Airport and oil company objects Saudi Aramco. The damages claims have not been independently verified.

The escalation has also caused concern for air and sea security in the region. Houth has warned that Saudi airspace, with the exception of areas over the sacred cities of Mecca and Medina, is no longer safe for civilian aviation.

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan held an emergency meeting in Riyadh, where the activisation of joint defence mechanisms and the sending of military forces to Saudi Arabia was discussed.

UN Secretary General Antónnio Guterres has condemned Houthi’s cross-border attacks on Saudi Arabia and has expressed deep concern about the escalation of fighting.

Bab al-Mandab is one of the world’s most important maritime corridors, as it connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Adden and the Arabian Sea and is a key route to international transport and energy.

The conflict in Yemen began in 2014 when Houth took control of Sana. Saudi Arabia intervened militarily in 2015 to support the internationally recognised government.

After a relatively long period of calm, fighting has escalated again. In September, Houth took a quick offensive on the southwest coast of Yemen and took control of areas near Bab al-Mandabi, including Mokhan and Perim Island.

Currently, government forces, with the support of Saudi Arabia, aim to restore control over this strategic corridor and advance towards Sana. Meanwhile, the parties’ claims of progress on the ground continue to be contradictory. /Telegraphy/