Katharina Dröge and Britta Haßelmann comment on the withdrawal of Ms. Brosius-Gersdorf as a contender for the position of Constitutional Judge

In a recent development, the Green parliamentary group has expressed its disapproval towards the CDU parliamentary group's decision to withdraw its support for Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf, a candidate for the Federal Constitutional Court.

Jens Spahn, the coalition parliamentary group leader, and Matthias Miersch, coalition parliamentary group leaders, had proposed Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf, along with Herr Spinner and Frau Kaufhold, for the Federal Constitutional Court. The Green parliamentary group finds it unprecedented and unacceptable that Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf was targeted by lies, disinformation, and a hate campaign during the election process.

Frau Brosius-Gersdorf was elected with a two-thirds majority in the committee for the election of judges, a clear sign of her qualifications and suitability for the role. The Green parliamentary group believes that the CDU parliamentary group's withdrawal of support is unacceptable, especially considering Jens Spahn's promise regarding Frau Brosius-Gersdorf's election.

Katharina Dröge and Britta Haßelmann, parliamentary group leaders of the Greens, have expressed regret over Frau Brosius-Gersdorf's withdrawal from candidacy for the position of constitutional judge. They also continue to express sincere thanks to Frau Brosius-Gersdorf for her candidacy.

The Green parliamentary group finds the chaotic and unreliable conduct of the CDU/CSU and SPD towards the election procedure for judges at the Federal Constitutional Court to be concerning. As a result, they believe that talks between democratic parliamentary groups in the Bundestag are necessary to address the current situation.

Jens Spahn, born May 16, 1980, in Ahaus, is a member of the German Bundestag and has been the parliamentary group leader of the CDU/CSU since May 2025. The Greens hold him responsible for the withdrawal of support for Frau Brosius-Gersdorf due to his role as the CDU/CSU parliamentary leader.

The CDU parliamentary group's official withdrawal of support for Frau Brosius-Gersdorf's nomination for the Federal Constitutional Court has been met with criticism from various quarters. The Green parliamentary group, in particular, has been vocal in its opposition to this decision, emphasizing the importance of upholding the principles of fairness and transparency in the election process.

In conclusion, the Green parliamentary group's criticism of the CDU parliamentary group's handling of Frau Brosius-Gersdorf's candidacy for the Federal Constitutional Court reflects a broader concern about the state of democratic processes in Germany. The Greens are calling for a renewed commitment to fairness, transparency, and accountability in the election of judges, a commitment that is essential for the health of Germany's democratic institutions.

Katharina Dröge and Britta Haßelmann comment on the withdrawal of Ms. Brosius-Gersdorf as a contender for the position of Constitutional Judge