Pascal Reddig in the Bundestag: A new dawn for intergenerational justice!

Pascal Reddig in the Bundestag: A new dawn for intergenerational justice!

The Bundestag is currently a hot spot, especially when it comes to the AfD. Pascal Reddig, CDU member of parliament for the Hanau constituency since March 2025, recently reflected on his first 100 days in the Bundestag. In the midst of pressing challenges, he also speaks about the controversial proposal to ban the AfD, which is heating up tempers. What's next in the German Parliament? And what are politicians planning for the near future?

“A ban won’t get us anywhere,” says Reddig. The CDU politician is critical of the AfD and describes it as largely right-wing extremist, but does not believe that a ban will be successful. Instead of focusing on the ban, Reddig sees the need to regain trust in politics. He is supported in his considerations by other members of the Bundestag who have signed a motion to review the constitutionality of the AfD. As Marco Wanderwitz, one of the initiators of the application, emphasizes, the goal is not a direct ban, but rather a thorough legal analysis of the party ZDF today.

Political challenges and need for reform

In his role as a member of parliament, Reddig sees major reforms in the areas of labor and social affairs as urgently needed. Demographic change not only brings with it financial pressure - with a deficit of 122 billion euros in pension insurance this year - but also questions about intergenerational equity. Reddig calls for a comprehensive reform of pension provision that takes into account both private and company pension models.

“We shouldn’t bury our heads in the sand,” he says, noting that measures have already been initiated to promote regional events such as the Brothers Grimm Festival. He also supports the principle of connectivity in order to guarantee the financial resources of the municipalities. An important goal for Reddig is to intensify the exchange with local mayors, which he underlines with several visits to town halls. The committed MP plans to be on the CDU list again in the 2026 local elections.

Emotional debates in the Bundestag

In the last meetings before the summer break, the debate about a possible ban proposal was emotional. MPs from various factions, including Reddig's CDU, expressed concerns. Marco Wanderwitz described the AfD as “enemies of the constitution” and accused it of spreading hatred and incitement. Other MPs, such as Carmen Wegge from the SPD, also took clear positions against the party and pointed out its involvement with extremist groups DW.

In response, the AfD rails against these debates and describes them as a strategic diversionary tactic. It is interesting that the discussion about a ban is currently not supported by a majority in the Bundestag, even though 124 MPs support the proposal ZDF today. The Society for Civil Rights is also planning a report to examine the chances of success of an application in more detail.

The upcoming summer break for Reddig not only brings relaxation, but also time for reflection. He will travel to Crete and take some books with him, including “Becoming” by Michelle Obama. Maggie Reddig is a politician with a good knack for key issues that also affect citizens' everyday lives. It will be exciting to see how the political waves will calm down in the summer or whether the debate will continue to gain momentum.