Harder-Kühnel, candidate for the AfD: it is difficult to explain the non-election

The refusal of the deputies to accept Mr Harder-Kühnel as vice-president of the Bundestag testifies to the weak sovereignty of the country, said Jens WieningThe factions would have learned little to deal with the AFD.

A commentary by Jens Wiening, ARD-Hauptstadtstudio

AFD was elected to parliament in democratic elections by voters. She has a mandate from the people. And so claim at the post office. This now – after Albrecht Glaser – Mariana Iris Harder-Kühnel, at least not yet elected to this post, is incomprehensible and barely explained.

In the case of Albrecht Glaser, the first candidate having failed three times, the other groups had at least been able to search for substantive reasons. Glaser questioned the religious freedom of Muslims. His appointment was also a deliberate provocation of the AfD.

Many are on the principle

She wanted to leave an equal footing in Parliament after the federal election. The public could rage against the AFD and accuse other groups of not understanding democracy. Nevertheless, she could be happy about Glaser's refusal. They also served to perfect the role of victim.

Even with the Dalai Lama or Mother Teresa, we would have found a reason to reject, said the parliamentary director of the AfD's pavement, Glaser. This had always been reserved for the person Glaser, then contradicts many deputies from other factions. Never at the basic pretension to the post of vice of the Bundestag.

To remain credible halfway through this argument, the Bundestag Harder-Kühnel should have voted for the Vice President of the Bundestag. But many members are concerned about the principle. The AfD should not have the job. Point. This shows little sovereignty and also proves that factions have learned little in recent months in the management of the AfD.

Probably another vote in December

Harder-Kühnel reportedly defended the AFD Group test. It would not only have a job but also the task of running fair and neutral meetings in the Bundestag. This is also part of the party's mandate to the elector.

Harder-Kühnel is expected to recover in December. Maybe the members will be smarter then.