German parties unite to protect Constitutional Court ahead of February election

Germany's political parties are focusing on protecting the Constitutional Court from far-left and far-right influences ahead of the February election. This comes after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition collapsed, leaving many proposed laws uncertain. New Finance Minister Joerg Kukies stated that the government will prioritize advancing legislation already in progress. Key issues include extending foreign military missions and addressing the popular Deutschlandticket for public transport, which requires funding approval. Several initiatives, such as a law for hydrogen-ready power stations and a guaranteed minimum pension, are likely to be abandoned due to time constraints. The coalition's collapse has left many legislative efforts in limbo.