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Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf: Controversial candidate for the Constitutional Court!
On July 8, 2025, the Bundestag election committee nominated Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf for the Constitutional Court, despite resistance.
Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf: Controversial candidate for the Constitutional Court!
A breath of fresh air is blowing through German jurisprudence: the Bundestag election committee has proposed Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf as the new candidate for the Federal Constitutional Court. The renowned law professor from Potsdam, who was nominated for the SPD, is now facing the decisive vote in the Bundestag, which is on the agenda on Friday. This is the first step on a possible career path that could gradually lead her to the top position of the Constitutional Court, where she could eventually rise to the position of court president in 2030, according to expectations Radio Bielefeld.
Brosius-Gersdorf has already caused a stir in the legal community. Her views on the current abortion law, which she finds too restrictive, and her support for gendering the Basic Law raise questions. She has also made it clear that she supports the wearing of headscarves on duty, which is not met with universal approval [Augsburger Allgemeine](https://www.augsburger- Allgemeine.de/politik/frauke-brosius-gersdorf-ist-die-spd-wandelin-zu-links-fuer-das-verfassungsgericht-110386875).
Resistance from the Union
Despite her qualifications, Brosius-Gersdorf faces some resistance. Within the Union, she is described as an “ultra-left” lawyer, and decision-makers in this faction have expressed concerns about her suitability for the position. Her commitment was perceived particularly critically during the Corona pandemic, when she campaigned for a general compulsory vaccination and the abolition of continued wage payments for those who refused vaccination New Zurich Zeitung.
The SPD must obtain votes from the Greens and the Left Party in order to achieve the necessary two-thirds majority for the election of Brosius-Gersdorf. This represents a challenge because the Union and the SPD together do not have enough votes. Criticism also comes from the scientific community: constitutional lawyer Volker Boehme-Neßler expressed doubts as to whether, as a constitutional judge, she would be capable of making an unbiased judgment with regard to a possible ban application by the AfD [Augsburger General](https://www.augsburger- Allgemeine.de/politik/frauke-brosius-gersdorf-ist-die-spd-wandelin-zu-links-fuer-das-verfassungsgericht-110386875).
A look at the next steps
The vote in the Bundestag could be groundbreaking for Brosius-Gersdorf's career. If MPs agree on Friday, it would be a strong signal for their position and could have a lasting impact on Germany's political landscape. The election is secret, which makes the dynamic even more exciting. How things will develop remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf will heat up the discussion about the Constitutional Court and its role in Germany Radio Bielefeld.