Bundestagspräsidentin Criticizes Escalating Incivility in Parliamentary Debates

Bärbel Bas warns that the increasingly hostile tone in Bundestag sessions alienates citizens and undermines trust in democratic institutions.

Bundestagspräsidentin Bärbel Bas expressed concern over the deteriorating tone of parliamentary debates, describing them as more aggressive and disrespectful than ever before.
Bas highlighted that citizens frequently write to her, comparing Bundestag debates to a kindergarten and expressing frustration with the lack of decorum.
She criticized the use of personal attacks, discriminatory language, and the practice of treating parliamentary reprimands as social media 'trophies'.
Bas called for a 'verbal disarmament' among lawmakers, emphasizing the need for respectful discourse to restore public faith in democratic institutions.
Proposed changes to Bundestag rules include increasing financial penalties for repeated breaches of decorum in parliamentary sessions.