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State parliament plans to impose fines for rude politicians

So far, anyone who uses abusive language during debates in the state parliament has only been given a warning. But soon it's going to get really expensive: 1000 euros for one libel, 2000 euros for a repeat offense. State parliament president André Kuper is certain: there is no other way.

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The North Rhine-Westphalian state parliament debates in plenary session. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
The North Rhine-Westphalian state parliament debates in plenary session. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Parties - State parliament plans to impose fines for rude politicians

The state parliament of North Rhine-Westphalia is to receive an administrative fine for rowdy politicians. A state parliament spokesperson confirmed that President André Kuper (CDU) had made a corresponding proposal to the parliamentary groups. According to dpa, the CDU, SPD, Greens and FDP have agreed on a corresponding amendment to the state parliament 's rules of procedure. The first offense would result in a fine of 1000 euros, a repeat offense 2000 euros. The "WAZ" had previously reported.

"There are MPs who deliberately provoke, bring hatred and agitation into the debates and damage the image of the state parliament. For me, the degradation of our parliament is no longer acceptable. Anyone who mocks democracy and ridicules MPs must expect consequences," said Landtag President Kuper when asked. He emphasized: "The reprimands and calls to order issued so far are seen by some as trophies. That's why the state parliament needs a sanction that hits the wallet and is really noticeable."

The fine would be deducted directly from MPs' salaries so that the politicians would receive less. According to the state parliament, the Presidium has already issued 47 reprimands and reprimands in the current legislative period.

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  1. The CDU, SPD, Greens, and FDP, representing the state parliament of North Rhine-Westphalia, have agreed on a fine system to punish rude politicians during state parliament debates.
  2. Andre Kuper, President of the state parliament and a CDU member, proposed a fine of 1000 euros for the first offense and 2000 euros for repeated offenses.
  3. According to a state parliament spokesperson, this fine will be deducted directly from the salaries of the offending politicians, making it a noticeable financial penalty.
  4. Düsseldorf-based politician André Kuper emphasized the need for such a fine, pointing out that previous warnings and reprimands have been viewed as trophies by some politicians.
  5. The state parliament in North Rhine-Westphalia has issued 47 reprimands and warnings during the current legislative period, illustrating the need for stricter discipline and punishments to maintain order and respect.

Source: www.stern.de

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