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By Compiled From Wire Service Dispatches With Analysis From Monitor Correspondents Around The World; Edited By Linda Feldmann

March 15, 1983

Werner Vogel, a member of West Germany's Green Party who was elected to parliament last week, resigned his seat because of controversy over his Nazi past. As the oldest member of the Bundestag, Vogel was scheduled to preside over the first session of the new parliament until a permanent speaker was elected.