Wanderwitz Gathers Sufficient MPs to Propose Motion for AfD Ban
For several weeks now, Bundestags representative Marco Wanderwitz from the CDU has been seeking support from like-minded parliamentarians. His aim is to put forward a motion to initiate a ban against the AfD in the Bundestag, with at least 37 other parliamentarians backing him. Recently, Wanderwitz confirmed that he has gathered the necessary number of supporters.
In an interview with taz, the Saxon Bundestags representative stated, "We've got them all."
Wanderwitz has been actively seeking parliamentary colleagues who would support his proposal. He plans to wait for the written rationale from the Oberverwaltungsgericht Munster before updating the motion. The court has five months to deliver its rationale, but it's expected that this deadline won't be fully met.
Upon receipt of the rationale, Wanderwitz plans to thoroughly review it before submitting an updated, well-founded motion. "A democratic rule of law state cannot simply tolerate a party that spreads hate and hostility on a continuous basis and seeks to abolish this rule of law," the 48-year-old stated.
Approaching submission to the Bundestag
Ideally, the motion would be submitted to parliament in a timely manner. Wanderwitz stated to taz that his preference would be to submit the ban motion before the Bundestag's parliamentary summer break. The last sitting of the parliament before the break this year is on July 5.
Wanderwitz described the results of the most recent European and municipal elections in Eastern Germany as "alarming and depressing." "In many communes, the right-wing extremists now have free rein to implement their agenda. And this agenda is becoming increasingly radical. We cannot and should not simply stand by and watch," said the CDU politician.
Various government bodies, the Bundesrat, and parliamentarians can submit motions to parliament. To successfully propose a motion from parliamentarians, at least five percent of all representatives - which is 37 deputies in this legislative period - are required. Recently, Wanderwitz declared to Zeit Online that he already has commitments from the ranks of SPD, Union, Greens, and Left. However, gaining the support of the FDP is proving difficult.
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Wanderwitz's motion to ban the AfD in the German Bundestag gains support from various government parties, including the CDU, SPD, Greens, and Left. However, gaining the FDP's backing remains challenging for the Bundestags representative Marco Wanderwitz.
Once Wanderwitz receives the written rationale from the Oberverwaltungsgericht Munster, he intends to consult with German Bundestag Governments and parties about the contents and submit an updated, well-founded motion.
