Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger demands calm in the dispute over Brosius-Gersdorf

Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger demands calm in the dispute over Brosius-Gersdorf

In the heated discussion about the nomination of Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf for the Federal Constitutional Court, which is currently the focus of the Bundestag debate, the former Federal Minister of Justice Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger expresses itself clearly. In an interview with Alev Doğan, she explains that the public debate that currently dominates the media can be quite problematic. In her opinion, the persuasiveness and political orientation of the candidate play a subordinate role as long as they are not extremist and question the liberal-democratic basic order. In her post on the platform The Pioneer emphasizes Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger that the professional qualification of Brosius-Gersdorf for the office be.

The 50 Union MPs who have spoken out against the candidate seem to have been influenced by statements on social media and from church milieus. The former minister finds this type of influence and therefore demands a prudent approach. It does not believe in an immediate special meeting in parliament and pleads for internal conversations in the faction, whereby in particular, she considers the role of Mr. Merz to be decisive. Because the processes around Brosius-Gersdorf are shaped not least by party-political factors, which makes it even more difficult to judge.

political function of the Federal Constitutional Court

The Federal Constitutional Court (BVerfG) has a double role: it is both a court and the constitutional body, which can lead to interpretation problems and competence conflicts. According to an article on bpb.de , however, the court is subject to the institutions of the political system, but remains subject to constitution. Decisions can only be made on request and not on their own initiative, which influences the dynamics of the political decision -makers.

The BVerfG decides on the basis of constitutional law, whereby its decisions have far -reaching effects on relationships between the different constitutional organs. Historically, the court repeatedly intervened in political procedures, for example when it ordered the Bundestag in 1969 to adopt a law on equality for non-married coercion or a CO2 reduction in 2021. It always has to find a balance to preserve the legitimacy of the constitutional framework.

The current status regarding Brosius-Gersdorf

The support of Brosius-Gersdorf by the SPD is another component in this multi-layered process. According to Spiegel.de politicians express its ability to make a strong sign by behind a candidate place whose qualifications and mediation should be in the foreground. Media attention and political negotiations illustrate the complexity that is associated with the nomination for the BVerfG.