Constitutional Court Rejects AfD's Application Regarding Corona Rules - German Court Upholds Pandemic 2G Rules Despite Far-Right AfD Challenge
The Constitutional Court of Brandenburg has dismissed a legal challenge by the far-right AfD party against pandemic-era 2G rules. These restrictions limited access to businesses and events solely to vaccinated individuals or those who had recovered from COVID-19. The ruling confirms the legality of the measures, despite earlier decisions striking down other coronavirus policies.
Public life in Germany faced severe disruptions during the pandemic. Many sectors slowed or stopped entirely as authorities introduced strict controls. Among these were the 2G rules, which barred unvaccinated people from entering certain venues.
The AfD contested the restrictions, arguing they violated fundamental rights. However, the Brandenburg court ruled that the 2G model remained lawful and proportionate. Judges found the policy justified given the public health risks at the time. This decision contrasts with earlier rulings by the same court. In June 2025, it declared a pandemic-related assembly ban invalid, along with other measures like mask mandates and protest regulations. Yet, the 2G restrictions stood firm under judicial review. The AfD's application sought to overturn the access rules entirely. But the court's rejection reinforces the legal basis for pandemic-era policies, even as other restrictions faced scrutiny.
The Brandenburg court's ruling keeps the 2G rules in place, despite challenges from the AfD. While some pandemic measures were later invalidated, this decision confirms that access restrictions for the unvaccinated were lawful. The outcome sets a precedent for how similar cases might be handled in future health crises.
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