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 |
| 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 an Alternative for Germany Member of the European Parliament.[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]
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.
External links
- Personal profile of Marcus Pretzell in the European Parliament's database of members
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