Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe has rejected emergency appeals from several Bundestag members attempting to block a special parliamentary session scheduled for Tuesday. The court announced on Monday that the appeals did not present sufficient grounds for an injunction, allowing the session to proceed as planned.
The proposed constitutional changes aim to give the next government the power to take on more debt than ever before. Lawmakers from the AfD, FDP, Left Party, and BSW, along with independent MP Joana Cotar, opposed the rapidly organized session, arguing that the decision-making process was rushed.
Court Confirms Previous Rulings
This ruling follows a similar decision made by the constitutional court last Friday, which also rejected appeals challenging the parliamentary process. The approval allows the outgoing Bundestag to vote on significant constitutional reforms.
The proposed changes include relaxing the debt brake for defense spending and offering additional financial support to federal states. Furthermore, a €500 billion special fund is planned to support infrastructure projects and achieve climate neutrality by 2045.
Final Decision Awaits Bundesrat Approval
The CDU/CSU, SPD, and Greens reached a broad agreement on the financial package last week. Amending Articles 109, 115, and 143 of the Basic Law requires a two-thirds majority in the Bundestag. The Bundesrat is scheduled to vote on the changes this Friday.
The CSU and Free Voters have confirmed that Bavaria will vote in favor of the amendments, making rejection in the upper chamber unlikely. The financial package, if approved, will mark a historic shift in Germany’s approach to debt and public investment.