Frank Augsten

Frank Augsten is a prominent German politician and the leader of the BSW (Bürger für Thüringen) parliamentary group in the Thuringian state parliament. He has recently garnered attention for engaging in discussions with the far-right AfD party regarding the appointment of judges in Thuringia, which has sparked criticism from other political factions. His dialogues with AfD leaders, particularly Björn Höcke, have raised concerns about the potential normalization of extremist views within German politics.