Following the appearance of a BSW member of parliament in motorcycle gear at a state parliament session, state parliament president Alexander Dierks (CDU) has called for parliamentary order to be observed. In a letter to all members of parliament, Dierks made some clarifications, confirmed a spokesperson for the state parliament. "Bild" had previously reported.
Consequent crackdown announced
In the letter to the MPs, which is available to dpa, Dierks explicitly points out three points:
- Holding up posters, banners or other objects and wearing items of clothing and badges with political messages is prohibited. This also applies to stickers on laptops or tablets, for example.
- Disguises of any kind are prohibited. Parliament should not be misused as a stage for showmanship.
- The orders of the incumbent president must be obeyed. Criticism of the conduct of office is inadmissible in the session.
Dierks wrote that he and the Vice Presidents were in agreement on this. He announced consistent action. Depending on the severity of the offense, not only calls to order, but also exclusion from the sessions of the state parliament could be considered.
