Europe Higher: DAX Up 0.77%, German Far Right Wins Post

“The Financial Times reports Tobias Rausch became the first far-right regional parliament president in Germany, helped by four unnamed backers from established parties.” — Hank Ledger, on air

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on Market Hours
Published 2:37 PM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Financial Times: “German far right secures first regional parliament president”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 2:37 PM ET on Market Hours, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
Topics: German, Europe.

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Financial TimesGerman far right secures first regional parliament president

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Financial Times reports Tobias Rausch became the first far-right regional parliament president in Germany, helped by four unnamed backers from established parties.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSecret ballot, four mystery backers. That's the most suspicious group chat in Europe, and I've read my own bunker emails. Brilliant. The end is nearer.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDale, you smile at a coup like it's a surprise cake. The DAX is up and you're glowing like a radioactive toad.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe euro is at one point one two five six, up point three percent.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorU.S. futures are higher, S and P futures up point six eight. Back to the desk.