Mega Scandal in the Bundestag: Julia Klöckner Expels Left-Wing Politician Over Palestine T-Shirt

Tense atmosphere in Berlin! On Wednesday afternoon (June 4), Julia Klöckner showed who’s in charge. She sent the Left Party representative Cansin Köktürk home. The offense? A T-shirt with the inscription "Palestine". What began as a normal session day quickly developed into a full-blown political drama. Klöckner interrupted the debate and firmly reminded all representatives: No stickers, no "other declarations on T-shirts" are allowed in parliament! The house rules are crystal clear and leave no room for doubt.

The Ignorance That Led to the Ejection

Apparently, the Bundestag President had already discreetly advised Cansin Köktürk beforehand to change her shirt. But the Left Party politician remained stubborn. "You seem to reject that," Klöckner noted towards the representative. Her next statement was firm: "Then I would ask you to leave the session!" A request that Klöckner delivered energetically and unequivocally.

Angry Exit and Loud Interjection

And how did Cansin Köktürk react? She rose from her seat, but not without drama. She countered an interjection loudly and with an angry gesture. Visibly annoyed, the Left Party politician pointed towards the presumed interjector and shouted something at him before finally turning away and leaving the plenary hall. But the spectacle was not over yet! Klöckner, who had recently also threatened a Green Party politician with a similar ejection, had to admonish the remaining representatives as well: "The debates are either conducted from the front or you are welcome to have your discussions outside." Clear message!

Why This T-Shirt Brought the Mood to a Boil

This incident is no coincidence and shows how explosive the mood in the Bundestag is currently. It is not the first time that Cansin Köktürk has caused a stir with her clothing. Previously, three CDU politicians had called for a ban on the "Kufiya" in parliament – this famous "Palestinian scarf" that repeatedly stirs emotions. The trigger? Köktürk herself had demonstratively appeared with a Kufiya on the first session day of the new Bundestag. The 31-year-old also showed no insight back then.

The Rules Are Clear: In the Bundestag, Words Reign!

The newly appointed Bundestag President Klöckner had already made it unmistakably clear after the Kufiya incident via X: "Expressions of opinion through banners, flyers, or parts of clothing are not permitted." Her message was clear: In the Bundestag, it’s about spoken words, arguments, and debates – not political statements on T-shirts or scarves. She gave all colleagues the good advice not to "test the boundaries there." Cansin Köktürk tested them – and immediately faced the consequences. A clear case of "rules are rules," even in the heart of German politics!

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