Controversial Trial of German Politician for Banned Nazi Slogan
Bjoern Hoecke, a controversial German politician, is on trial for using a banned Nazi slogan in the run-up to regional elections. He faces up to three years in prison if convicted.
Key Points
- Bjoern Hoecke is the head of the far-right AfD party in Thuringia
- He used the banned Nazi slogan 'Alles fuer Deutschland'
- The trial could complicate his bid at the polls
- Hoecke has a history of controversial statements and actions