Marcus Pretzell
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Marcus Pretzell MEP |
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| Member of the European Parliament for Germany |
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Assumed office 2015 |
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16 July 1973 Rinteln, West Germany |
| Nationality | German |
| 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 a German politician and a Member of the European Parliament for the Alternative for Germany party.
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. Following this, he joined Marine Le Pen's Europe of Nations and Freedom faction.
During a speech at an AfD party convention in Essen, 4-5 July 2015, he said, "We had the discussion about whether we were the Euro party or the Pegida party. We are both."
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