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Lower Saxony Parliament Votes on €1,000 Fine for Misconduct

Proposed reforms, supported by SPD, Greens, and CDU, aim to curb unparliamentary behavior, with the AfD opposing the measures as politically motivated.

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Overview

  • The Lower Saxony Landtag is voting today on amendments to impose €1,000 fines for severe unparliamentary conduct.
  • The reforms are backed by SPD, Greens, and CDU, citing the need to protect parliamentary dignity and order.
  • Since the 2022 election, 15 of 20 reprimands issued in the Landtag have been directed at AfD deputies, fueling the push for stricter penalties.
  • The AfD opposes the measures, with member Stephan Bothe calling them arbitrary and hinting at potential legal challenges.
  • The proposed fines would be deducted from MPs' compensation, with a three-day appeal period, and existing rules allowing session exclusions after three reprimands remain in place.