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Constitutional Complaints Against Bundestag Sessions
2025-03-11 10:30:08

Constitutional Complaints Against Bundestag Sessions

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The Left-wing parliamentary group has joined the AfD in filing a constitutional complaint against planned Bundestag special sessions. These sessions aim to alter the constitution to enshrine financial packages using the old Bundestag's majority before the new parliament convenes.

Sören Pellmann, the Left-wing faction leader, argues this excludes newly elected members, undermining democratic representation. The complaint was filed at Germany's Federal Constitutional Court, highlighting the need for the new Bundestag to convene earlier than planned on March 25. Bundestag President Bärbel Bas confirmed the sessions will proceed on March 13 and 18, requiring a two-thirds majority for approval.

This majority will be unattainable in the new Bundestag without support from the AfD or the Left. Meanwhile, the Bundestag has tightened rules to protect against extremist influences, reinforcing reliability checks and restricting access for those with unconstitutional goals.

Criticism of the AfD's actions continues, with accusations of democracy-threatening behavior and attempts to exploit privacy regulations for political gain.

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10. März 2025 um 14:24

Left-wing parliamentary group also files constitutional complaint against Bundestag special sessions

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The left-wing parliamentary group and the AfD are suing the Federal Constitutional Court against special sessions of the old Bundestag. The special sessions are to be voted on with a two-thirds majority, which is no longer possible after the constitution. Bundestag President Bärbel Bas wants to hold the special sessions, although the left-wing parliamentary group and the AfD are suing against it. The constitutional complaint raises the issue of the political disempowerment of the newly elected..
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