BMW Refuses to Lease Official Car to AfD Parliament Chairman in Saxony-Anhalt

BMW declined to lease an official vehicle to the new AfD chairman of Saxony-Anhalt's parliament, who had requested a Tesla. The refusal marks a rare corporate intervention in German state politics, potentially setting a precedent for other firms. The AfD's request for a Tesla from Elon Musk adds a layer of political symbolism, but the immediate impact is limited to domestic political discourse.