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Klöckner defends decision to forgo rainbow flag at Reichstag

Bundestag President Julia Klöckner (CDU) pushes back against criticism for not flying the rainbow flag on the Reichstag building during Berlin's Christopher Street Day.

Klöckner defends decision to forgo rainbow flag at Reichstag
Photo: tagesspiegel.de

Bundestag President Julia Klöckner (CDU) pushes back against criticism for not flying the rainbow flag on the Reichstag building during Berlin's Christopher Street Day.

According to Tagesspiegel, Klöckner’s decision not to fly the rainbow flag on the Reichstag building for Christopher Street Day (CSD) drew sharp criticism from various sides. The Bundestag president is now defending herself against the accusations.

Klöckner had been attacked for forgoing the queer symbol at the seat of the German Bundestag. The CDU politician has not yet provided details on her reasoning or possible alternatives in the reporting.

Source: www.tagesspiegel.de