Overview

• Julia Klöckner, President of the Bundestag, has stepped in to mediate factional disagreements over the AfD's parliamentary treatment and resource allocation.
• The AfD's significant electoral gains have reignited debates on whether it should receive committee chair positions proportional to its size as the second-largest faction.
• Klöckner emphasized the importance of adhering to the Bundestag's standing orders, ensuring equal treatment for all factions and deputies.
• The Ältestenrat, a parliamentary council, will address unresolved disputes, including meeting room assignments, with Klöckner facilitating discussions.
• Klöckner also plans to push for parliamentary modernization, including electronic voting and enhanced digital transparency, amid cybersecurity considerations.