Julia Klöckner prohibits stickers on laptops in the Bundestag

The strict regiment of Julia Klöckner in the German Bundestag is even more strict: In one, about which, among other things, and report, the Bundestag president calls on the deputies to use electronic devices “reluctant and appropriate”.

In the letter, Klöckner emphasizes that electronic devices – also in the plenary hall – are part of the modern, digital everyday parliamentary life and can generally be used. But: “It must be ensured that attention in the plenary is dedicated to the speakers.” Especially in the front ranks, “clear reluctance” is indicated in order not to create the impression of disinterest. This also applies to representatives of the federal government.

“The use of devices with attached stickers, stickers or other messages is expressly prohibited,” warns the 52-year-old CDU politician. Cell phones and smartphones must not be used in the plenary hall to make calls; There is table phones for that. Klöckner also reminds that photo and video recordings are prohibited during the meetings.

“The plenary hall is the place of debate. At the same time, we want to enable a contemporary parliamentary work. Both the procedure served,” concludes Klöckner.

So far there is no criticism of the new letter from the Bundestag president. “The rules for cell phone and laptop use have been in effect for a long time,” said Ina Latendorf, Parliamentary Managing Director of the left faction, the magazine. The letter summarizes the rules and creates clarity. According to the AfD, there were no incidents with stickers at the left faction, according to Latendorf.

Since took office, Klöckner has implemented strict rules that also caused displeasure with MPs. In June, a member of the left was thrown out of parliament because she was wearing a T-shirt with the inscription “Palestine”. Another left-wing parliamentarian had to leave the plenary because of his basket cap. The decision not to raise the rainbow flag on the Reichstag building to Christopher Street Day also met with broad criticism.

Several politicians criticize Klöckner’s leadership style and accuse their partnership. Ricarda Lang, former Greens chairman, said im star– “Die Boss -Power is female”: “Julia Klöckner is a polarization entrepreneur for me, so that she does not take care of the real problems of many people, but, on the contrary, standing next to the outrage and symbol debates.” “And these symbol battens split us not only within the democratic spectrum, but also as a society.”

Former Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck (also Greens) said to his farewell from the Bundestag that Klöckner “only polarized, polemized and split”.

The President of the Bundestag itself has rejected the accusation of partisan administration and calls for more respectful debates.