Topic - Bodo Ramelow

The state's present-day governor, Bodo Ramelow of the Left party, said AfD's success in Sonneberg showed that far-right populism seen in the United States, France and other European countries has also taken hold in Germany.

German government calls for tolerance after far-right party wins control of a county for first time →

Ramelow, a member of the Left Party, said he had since apologized personally to Merkel.

German governor apologizes for 'little Merkel' comment →