Politicians from the Green party accuse Klöckner of instituting a ban on political badges within the Bundestag
In a letter to Bundestag President Julia Klöckner, Irene Mihalic, the Green Party's First Parliamentary Managing Director, has raised concerns about the recently introduced clothing directive in the German parliament.
Mihalic's letter highlights uncertainties regarding the new regulation, particularly the permissibility of certain pins, such as rainbow pins, which the Green Party considers symbols of the defence of the constitution's basic values.
The Green Party has been vocal in their criticism of the new clothing directive, expressing worries that it might lead to debates focused on distractions rather than essential issues. Mihalic, in her letter, has warned of an impending 'news today' in the plenary and appealed to Klöckner to radiate 'more presidential calm and nuance' in the debate on the directive.
The ban on badges and pins is at the centre of the criticism, as reported by 'Der Spiegel'. The new rules, based on the Rules of Procedure of the Bundestag, prohibit badge plates with political content or other provocative or hateful behaviour. As a result, such symbols may no longer be worn in the plenary.
Mihalic has expressed understanding for the aim to strengthen debates in parliament but worries that the new directive might lead to debates on 'whataboutism' instead of focusing on essential issues. The Green Party's concerns about the new directive also extend to the potential for distractions from essential issues and uncertainties about the regulation.
The criticism is due to a new directive that bans members from wearing badges and pins on their lapels. The Green Party faction has joined the chorus of voices criticising the new guidelines introduced by Bundestag President Julia Klöckner (CDU).
The letter from Mihalic to Klöckner further emphasises the uncertainties and potential distractions caused by the new clothing directive. 'Der Spiegel' has reported on the letter and the Green Party faction's criticism of the new clothing directive in the Bundestag.
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