Spiegel Puts AfD Candidate Siegmund on Cover

The German magazine Der Spiegel has featured AfD candidate Ulrich Siegmund on its cover, prompting debate about the magazine's portrayal of him. Some commentators argue the coverage could benefit Siegmund, while others question whether Spiegel has lost its critical distance. A separate headline notes a union dispute over whether police officers may sympathize with the AfD. The headlines focus on the Spiegel cover and its possible effects on Siegmund and the AfD.