Bundestag Moves to Strengthen Constitutional Court Against Extremist Influence

A proposed constitutional amendment aims to protect Germany's highest court from political manipulation, with support from all major parties except the AfD.

The proposed reform seeks to enshrine key structural elements of the Bundesverfassungsgericht, such as the number of judges and their terms, in the German constitution.
The initiative responds to concerns about rising extremism and the potential for political interference, drawing lessons from Poland and Hungary.
The AfD is the only party opposing the reform, arguing it is unnecessary and restricts opposition rights.
Justice Minister Marco Buschmann emphasizes the need for political vigilance alongside legal safeguards to protect democracy.
The reform requires a two-thirds majority in both the Bundestag and Bundesrat, necessitating cross-party cooperation.