German MP Expelled for Wearing 'Palestine' T-Shirt

German MP Expelled for 'Palestine' T-Shirt: Bundestag Upholds Dress Code A German Member of Parliament, Cansin Köktürk, was expelled from the Bundestag on June 4, 2025, for wearing a t-shirt bearing the word "Palestine." The incident sparked debate about freedom of expression within the German parliament. Parliamentary leadership deemed the t-shirt a political statement, violating established house rules against overtly political clothing during sessions. Bundestag President Julia Klöckner explained, "We have agreed, and these are the clear House rules, that neither stickers nor any other form of expression on t-shirts are permitted." The video footage shows Köktürk being escorted from the chamber. The incident highlights the ongoing tension surrounding political expression and the rules governing parliamentary decorum.