The German Federal Constitutional Court is set to deliver a landmark ruling on whether the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has the right to chair Bundestag committees.

This decision follows the controversial removal of AfD politician Stephan Brandner from the chair of the Legal Affairs Committee in 2019, a move that has sparked significant debate about parliamentary equality and procedural norms.

The AfD argues that their exclusion from committee leadership roles violates their rights to equal treatment and effective opposition.

The court's decision could have profound implications for the Bundestag's operations, potentially altering how committee chairs are selected and impacting the balance of power among political factions.

The ruling will address whether the Bundestag's rules allow for the exclusion of a party from these influential positions and whether such practices are justified.