German Bundestag Faces Tensions Over AfD Push for Leadership Roles

The AfD plans to nominate candidates for key parliamentary positions, but major parties question their constitutional commitment and oppose their demands.

The AfD, following electoral gains, seeks five committee chairmanships, five deputy chairmanships, and a Vice President role in the Bundestag.
The SPD, Greens, and Left Party oppose granting the AfD leadership roles, citing its classification as a 'right-wing extremist suspected case' by Verfassungsschutz.
The CDU/CSU adopts a neutral stance, emphasizing democratic processes but refraining from outright support for AfD candidates.
AfD representatives must face democratic elections for these roles, with no automatic entitlement based on proportional representation.
The Bundestag's first session on Tuesday will likely highlight unresolved tensions over the AfD's role in parliamentary leadership.