Despite criticism: The German head of the far-right province is back on his resignation

After being elected with the support of the "Alternative to Germany" party, Governor Thuringia reiterated his intention to retire immediately, announcing that he would remain temporarily in office on the advice of his lawyers. Camrich, who is at the heart of the storm because of the taboo for working with the far-right, also announced that he would forgo raising his salary

Despite criticism: The German head of the far-right province is back on his resignation

Thuringia's Prime Minister of East Germany, Thomas Kemrich, elected with the help of the far-right Party "Alternative to Germany" (AfD) on Friday said he would not resign immediately after announcing his intention to resign after encountering the wave of criticism at his election. He said lawyers advised him to continue his job temporarily to ensure government efficiency in Thuringia.

Camrich postponed his salary increase, which should amount to 93,000 euros. Legally, he is entitled to this amount in salary and allowances even for one day only on duty. However, after this year's publication, he announced that he would remain at the regular MP's salary. In the Free Democratic Party (FDP) statement, it was stated that if by law he would have accepted the high salary of the prime minister, he would have donated to charity the difference between salaries.

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Reject 93,000 euros salary and slip on MP's salary. Thuringia governor, Camrich (Photo: Reuters)

Thuringia's Prime Minister in East Germany, Thomas Camrich, at the entrance to Parliament in Erfurt. February 07, 2020. (Photo: Reuters)

The parliamentary elections last Wednesday in Thuringia have sparked outrage across Germany. Protesters outside the government building in Erfurt, the capital of the region, called "Together Against Fascism." This is the first time in Germany since World War II that a leader is assigned to the post by the far right. The mainstream parties formally oppose any agreement with the far-right Party "Alternative to Germany", which has become the main opposition party.

Senior MPs in the Thuringia Legislature intend to meet on Feb. 18 to decide a constitutional way to re-run the election for prime minister. Chancellor Angela Merkel called the vote by MPs in the eastern state "unforgivable" and said it should be abolished.

Taboo breaks: Germany's head of state was elected with the support of the far right

Calls on the public to vote in new regional elections. Chancellor Merkel in South Africa (Photo: Reuters)

German Chancellor Angela Merkel at South African President's Meeting, February 6, 2020 (Photo: Reuters)

No replacement for Prime Minister Kamrich has yet been elected. There were those in the public who called for a new regional election in Thuringia, but the Conservative Party is opposed to this possibility. The party and its coalition partner in the national government, the Social Democrats, will hold talks on the crisis this weekend.