German Far-Right Challenges Government's Budget Proposal

In Berlin on March 10, Reuters reported that the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has filed urgent legal motions with the constitutional court. The motions challenge the proposal to convene the outgoing parliament to discuss a €500 billion spending package. According to a court spokesperson on Monday, the appeals, submitted by multiple AfD lawmakers, aim to halt the parliamentary session scheduled for Thursday. This session would address constitutional amendments to facilitate increased spending on defense and infrastructure. The court spokesperson noted that the appeals are under review, with no specific timeline provided for a decision.