AfD nominates ex-footballer Thomas Berthold for German presidency

Germany's AfD plans to nominate former World Cup winner Thomas Berthold for the Federal Presidency, a largely ceremonial role. Berthold, who became politically active during the pandemic, is a symbolic candidate unlikely to win given the AfD's minority status in the Federal Assembly. The move signals the party's continued effort to broaden its appeal beyond core issues.

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