A call for swift resolution has been issued regarding the vacant positions on the Federal Constitutional Court, prompting concern over escalating political uncertainty. Omid Nouripour, a prominent figure from the Green Party and current Vice President of the Bundestag, urged the governing parties – CDU, CSU and SPD – to address the lingering ambiguity surrounding the appointments.
The matter has been tabled within the parliamentary schedule by the black-red coalition due to reservations voiced within the CDU/CSU factions regarding the SPD’s nominee, Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf. Nouripour expressed worries about a destabilizing effect arising from the dissemination of misinformation influencing parliamentary decision-making. He cautioned against any collaborative efforts with the AfD party, particularly in regions such as Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, where elections are anticipated.
Nouripour voiced concern that certain factions within the CDU are increasingly tempted by the notion of “political disruption” a strategy he argues has consistently proven fallacious. He issued a direct warning to the CDU, stating that engaging with the AfD fundamentally risks undermining the CDU itself. “Attempting to ride the right-wing extremist tiger will ultimately lead to being devoured” Nouripour stated, emphasizing the potential for a rapid and detrimental shift if caution is not exercised. He underscored the need for responsible governance and a commitment to upholding democratic principles.