Daniel Born resigned from his position as deputy speaker in Baden-Wurttemberg after admitting to drawing a swastika on a ballot. The incident occurred during a vote for the Upper Rhine Council involving two lawmakers from the far-right Alternative for Germany party. Born referred to his action as a 'serious mistake' and a 'momentary lapse.' The swastika was found next to the name of AfD candidate Bernhard Eisenhut, prompting significant backlash and leading to his resignation from office.
Daniel Born acknowledged his wrongdoing, stating he committed a 'serious mistake' during the election for deputy members to the Upper Rhine Council by drawing a swastika on a ballot.
The incident involved a vote concerning two Alternative for Germany lawmakers, where Born's action was categorized as a 'momentary lapse' in judgment during the election.
Born's resignation from the deputy speaker position followed the backlash to his inappropriate act, marking a significant transgression during a municipal election.
The swastika was specifically drawn next to the name of AfD candidate Bernhard Eisenhut, underlining the controversial nature of the incident.
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