Marcus Pretzell
| Marcus Pretzell MEP | |
|---|---|
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| Member of the European Parliament for Germany | |
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Assumed office 2015 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
16 July 1973 Rinteln, West Germany |
| Nationality | German |
| Political party | Alternative fur Deutschland (AfD) |
| Domestic partner | Frauke Petry (2015-present) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | University of Heidelberg |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Marcus Pretzell (born 16 July 1973) is a German politician and a Member of the European Parliament for the Alternative for Germany party.[1]
In April 2016, Pretzell attracted controversy and criticism after stating that he supported "The defence of the German border with armed force" against asylum seekers. As a result, on 12 April 2016, he was expelled from the European Conservatives and Reformists group.[2] Following this, he joined Marine Le Pen's Europe of Nations and Freedom faction.[3]
During a speech at an AfD party convention in Essen, 4-5 July 2015, he said, "We had the discussion about whether we were the Euro party or the Pegida party. We are both."[4]
References
- ↑ European Conservatives and Reformists Group. European Parliament MEPs. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
- ↑ "German AfD lawmaker evicted from conservative group in EU legislature". Europe online. 12 April 2016. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
- ↑ "Petrys Partner wechselt ins Lager von Marine Le Pen". Die Welt. 30 April 2016. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
- ↑ Fröhlich, Christoph (26 March 2016). "In diesem Interview wird Frauke Petry ordentlich auseinandergenommen". Stern. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
External links
- Personal profile of Marcus Pretzell in the European Parliament's database of members
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