Overview

• Julia Klöckner, elected Bundestagspräsidentin on March 25, 2025, has pledged to represent all factions impartially while upholding democratic rules and decorum.
• The AfD's candidate for Bundestag Vice President failed to secure enough votes in three rounds, prompting criticism from the party over alleged exclusion from leadership roles.
• Klöckner defended the voting process, stating that while the AfD can nominate candidates, there is no guaranteed right to approval in a democracy.
• The AfD extended a renewed invitation to Klöckner for dialogue after scheduling conflicts prevented a pre-election meeting.
• Klöckner's outreach to the AfD has drawn criticism from the Greens, who argue it risks normalizing extremist rhetoric in parliamentary politics.