GermanyIn 2022, members of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) parliamentary group challenged coronavirus restrictions imposed in the German parliament (Bundestag), specifically the 2G-plus rule requiring vaccination, recovery from COVID-19, and additional testing or booster shots for participation in sessions. The Federal Constitutional Court rejected their lawsuit, ruling that these measures were justified to ensure the functionality of the Bundestag during the pandemic. Under the 2G-plus regulation, unvaccinated MPs could only attend plenary sessions from designated areas on the gallery if they provided a negative test result. The court emphasized that the restrictions did not violate constitutional rights and were proportionate. The AfD filed an organ lawsuit in Karlsruhe, but the court dismissed it, noting that only one MP was affected by the rule and that his rights were still upheld.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the court's decision neutrally, citing legal arguments from both sides without overtly favoring the AfD or the government. It focuses on the legal reasoning of the court and does not include biased language or selective sourcing.
