Financially Dicey Maneuvers by Union and SPD Sparks Controversy: AfD Slams "Covert Power Grab"
Old Bundestag's constitutional amendment perceived as a "financial policy seize-day" by Weidel
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The Union and SPD's multi-billion euro debt plans have stirred up a hornet's nest, especially before the first Bundestag special session. The opposition AfD leader Alice Weidel, speaking at a meeting in Berlin, has accused the alliance of attempting a "covert power grab" by seeking the approval of the old Bundestag for the necessary constitutional amendments regarding the debt brake.
Weidel argues that this move would be akin to a financial coup d'état, questioning the political legitimacy of the old Bundestag, which has been dissolved, to vote on such significant changes. The AfD further intends to challenge this move at the Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe.
Co-leader Tino Chrupalla shares Weidel's concerns, warning that financing defense and infrastructure spending under the current plan could bring the state massive financial headaches. "I implore everyone not to be swayed by this apparent madness," Chrupalla cautioned.
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- The Bundestag, especially during the upcoming special session, is under scrutiny due to the Union and SPD's controversial plan to seek approval from the old Bundestag for constitutional amendments related to debt brake, a move that the AfD, led by Alice Weidel, deems a "covert power grab."
- Alice Weidel and AfD co-leader Tino Chrupalla have expressed their concern over the financial implications of the Union and SPD's plans, stating that financing defense and infrastructure spending under the current plan could lead to massive financial difficulties for the state.
- The AfD intends to voice their opposition to this move at the Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe, challenging the political legitimacy of the old Bundestag to vote on such significant changes, and arguing that it would be akin to a financial coup d'état.
