Julia Kloeckner (L) from Germany's conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party is congratulated by the honorary chairman of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party Alexander Gauland after she was elected new President of the Bundestag (lower house of parliament) during the constituent session of Germany's new Bundestag (lower house of parliament) on March 25, 2025 in Berlin. Germany's new parliament sits for the first time with a reduced headcount, fewer women and a record number of lawmakers from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP)