Thuringian Parliament Adopts New Rules to Prevent Future Deadlock

Reforms include early opposition involvement in legislation and changes to first session procedures to address past disruptions.

The Thuringian parliament has reformed its rules after a chaotic first session in 2024, aiming to prevent similar disruptions in the future.
The oldest member will no longer preside over the inaugural session; instead, the most experienced member will take on this role to ensure smoother proceedings.
A new 'pre-legislative consultation process' has been introduced, requiring early sharing of draft laws with all parliamentary factions for input.
The reforms aim to foster greater collaboration between the government and opposition, though the AfD has expressed skepticism about their effectiveness.
Other changes include replacing lengthy oral inquiries with written questions and introducing a structured government questioning format modeled after the Bundestag.