German Greens prepare to expel popular mayor over repulsive and racist tweet
Boris Palmer has been hailed for his handling of the coronavirus crisis
Boris Palmer
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The German Green Party has been hit by a new scandal after one of its best known and most controversial politicians used the n-word in a tweet.
Boris Palmer, the maverick mayor of Tübingen, who only months ago was widely hailed for his successful coronavirus policy, faces expulsion from the party over an alleged racist tweet.
The scandal comes at a pivotal moment for the Greens, who are currently leading in the polls ahead of September’s elections.
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