03:56Freie Wahler head Hubert Aiwanger admitted to a 'mishap' after he published alleged election projections, in breach of German election laws, on Twitter on Sunday, while the polls in remained open in Germany's federal election.
Speaking at a press conference in Munich on Monday, Aiwanger said that the issue of the tweet, which was deleted within minutes, was under discussion with Germany's top election official, and stressed that "it was not the intention to break any laws."
He also reflected on the election results of his party, which wants to abolish the mask requirement in schools and campaign for renewable energies, and speaks of a 'dream result' on reaching 7.5 percent in Bavaria.
As a result of the events on Sunday, Aiwanger was criticised by various parties. Bavarian Minister-President Markus Soder called it "a unique incident in the history of the federal republic." The publication of polls and projections during election day is prohibited, according to the federal election law. Aiwanger could face a fine of up to €50,000 ($58,514).
Germany: Freie Wahler's Aiwanger admits to 'mishap' after tweeting election projections
Freie Wahler head Hubert Aiwanger admitted to a 'mishap' after he published alleged election projections, in breach of German election laws, on Twitter on Sunday, while the polls in remained open in Germany's federal election.
Speaking at a press conference in Munich on Monday, Aiwanger said that the issue of the tweet, which was deleted within minutes, was under discussion with Germany's top election official, and stressed that "it was not the intention to break any laws."
He also reflected on the election results of his party, which wants to abolish the mask requirement in schools and campaign for renewable energies, and speaks of a 'dream result' on reaching 7.5 percent in Bavaria.
As a result of the events on Sunday, Aiwanger was criticised by various parties. Bavarian Minister-President Markus Soder called it "a unique incident in the history of the federal republic." The publication of polls and projections during election day is prohibited, according to the federal election law. Aiwanger could face a fine of up to €50,000 ($58,514).
Freie Wahler head Hubert Aiwanger admitted to a 'mishap' after he published alleged election projections, in breach of German election laws, on Twitter on Sunday, while the polls in remained open in Germany's federal election.
Speaking at a press conference in Munich on Monday, Aiwanger said that the issue of the tweet, which was deleted within minutes, was under discussion with Germany's top election official, and stressed that "it was not the intention to break any laws."
He also reflected on the election results of his party, which wants to abolish the mask requirement in schools and campaign for renewable energies, and speaks of a 'dream result' on reaching 7.5 percent in Bavaria.
As a result of the events on Sunday, Aiwanger was criticised by various parties. Bavarian Minister-President Markus Soder called it "a unique incident in the history of the federal republic." The publication of polls and projections during election day is prohibited, according to the federal election law. Aiwanger could face a fine of up to €50,000 ($58,514).