Chancellor Friedrich Merz has supported the decision to not fly the rainbow flag at the Reichstag during Pride celebrations. The decision was announced by Bundestag President Julia Klockner, who stated that LGBTQ+ members of the Bundestag administration would not attend the CSD parade in an official capacity. Opposition parties criticized this decision. Merz commented that only the German and European flags should be flown at the Bundestag, stating, "the Bundestag is not a circus tent" and underscoring that flags can be displayed on personal property instead.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared that the Bundestag is not a place for flying the rainbow flag, asserting that only the German and European flags should be displayed.
Bundestag President Julia Klockner announced that the rainbow flag would not fly during Pride celebrations, reversing a practice followed in previous years.
Merz stated, "Everyone can fly whatever flags they want on their own doorstep," emphasizing that the German parliament should maintain a standard with its flags.
The decision not to fly the rainbow flag has drawn criticism from opposition parties, including the environmentalist Greens and the socialist Left Party.
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