Marcus Pretzell

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Marcus Pretzell
MEP
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Member of the European Parliament
for Germany
Assumed office
2015
Personal details
Born (1973-07-16) 16 July 1973 (age 50)
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

  1. European Conservatives and Reformists Group. European Parliament MEPs. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
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