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AfD's Jörg Dornau Detained Amid Forced Labor Allegations

2/5/2026

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Jörg Dornau, AfD parliamentarian in the Saxony Landtag, was detained by police before a plenary session.
An emergency session lifted Dornau's parliamentary immunity, enabling searches of his office and Belarus-related properties.
Investigations allege forced labor of political prisoners and circumvention of EU sanctions.
The AfD distanced itself from Dornau, while local leaders cite suspected political motives.

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Jörg Dornau, AfD parliamentarian in the Saxony Landtag, was detained by police before a plenary session.
An emergency session lifted Dornau's parliamentary immunity, enabling searches of his office and Belarus-related properties.
Investigations allege forced labor of political prisoners and circumvention of EU sanctions.
The AfD distanced itself from Dornau, while local leaders cite suspected political motives.