Bundestag Ends Term with Record Disciplinary Actions, AfD Dominates Infractions

The 2021-2025 legislative period saw unprecedented levels of misconduct, prompting calls for stricter penalties and procedural reforms.

The Bundestag recorded 138 'Ordnungsrufe' during the 2021-2025 term, with 85 directed at AfD members, marking a significant increase in disciplinary actions.
Stephan Brandner of the AfD topped the list with 20 'Ordnungsrufe,' followed closely by Beatrix von Storch with 19, highlighting the party's role in the rise of disruptive behavior.
Bundestagspräsidentin Bärbel Bas has proposed tougher penalties, including higher fines, to address repeated disruptions and restore parliamentary decorum.
The AfD has been accused of treating disciplinary actions as badges of honor, amplifying their infractions on social media and contributing to a decline in parliamentary norms.
Other disruptions included symbolic protests, such as the BSW's use of banners during a session, which led to eight 'Ordnungsrufe,' reflecting broader tensions within the Bundestag.