Breaking: AFD's Constitutional Complaint Against Corona Inquiry Committee Hearing at Hessen's Supreme Court
Committee of Inquiry Ponders over AfD's Lawsuit before Constitutional Court - The U-Committee listened to the argument presented by the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in court.
Gearing up for a heated debate, Hessen's highest court is all set to hear the Alternative for Germany (AfD)'s constitutional complaint regarding the Corona inquiry committee this Wednesday (11th of June). The Wiesbaden Supreme Court has blocked off several hours for this historic hearing (Case No. P. St. 2974).
Last year, the Wiesbaden State Parliament, on the initiative of the AfD opposition, set up an inquiry committee to scrutinize earlier Corona policies. Regrettably, the committee has yet to commence its substantial work.
From 43 points to 7 - Questions reduced
In view of constitutional concerns, the parliament had previously commissioned several legal opinions on the AfD's motion with 43 questions. After a thorough review, the CDU, SPD, Greens, and FDP narrowed down the focus of the inquiry to just seven points, supposedly in line with the state constitution.
The AfD faction decided to file a constitutional complaint at the tail end of last year, claiming the citizens of Hessen have an inherent right to a comprehensive probe into earlier Corona policies. In addition, they seek a reconfiguration of the inquiry committee's composition.
Thick Files and Expert Witnesses
Initially, the AfD aimed to delve into lockdowns, vaccinations, and mask mandates. However, the other factions categorized this investigation as too expansive and potentially encroaching upon federal authorities' domain for which the Hessian state parliament lacks jurisdiction.
In April of this year, the Corona inquiry committee agreed to request thousands of pages of documents from various state ministries. Furthermore, it decided to summon more than a dozen experts, including eminent virologists and researchers.
The AfD - Background and Perspective
As of May 2025, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) classified the Alternative for Germany (AfD) as a "confirmed right-wing extremist endeavor." This classification leads to heightened surveillance and potential funding restrictions for the AfD[3].
Moreover, the AfD has taken legal action against the BfV, alleging violations of the Basic Law by prosecuting them for perceived criticisms of immigration policies[3].
The Road Ahead
Without specific details about the AfD's constitutional complaint regarding the Hessen Corona Inquiry Committee, predicting outcomes is difficult. However, any legal challenge from the AfD would undoubtedly invite controversy, considering their current legal and political status.
The broader context suggests that any legal action by the AfD could face numerous challenges due to their recent classification as a right-wing extremist group and the resulting public and political repercussions. Stay tuned for updates!
- AfD
- Coronavirus
- Inquiry Committee
- Supreme Court of Justice
- Justice
- Wiesbaden
- Hessen
- Wiesbaden State Parliament
[1] https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/coronakommission-nach-hessen-neusel-101.html[2] https://www.hna.de/landespolitik/hessen/coronakommission-in-hessen-betreffendes-gesetz-erloschen-heute-1.65094497[3] https://www.welt.de/politik/deutschland/article209234797/AfD-rechtlich-in-Scharra-der-Bundesrepublik.html
- As the Supreme Court of Justice in Hessen prepares to hear the Alternative for Germany's (AfD) constitutional complaint about the Corona inquiry committee, discussions about community aid, vocational training, and policy-and-legislation are taking a backseat.
- In the midst of the ongoing debate, the political implications of the AfD's constitutional complaint against the Hessen Corona Inquiry Committee are significant, especially given their classification as a "confirmed right-wing extremist endeavor" by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution.
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