The Berlin-Brandenburg Administrative Court ruled that the Bundestag administration was justified in denying an access ID to an employee of a member of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. This decision was based on the individual's reported contacts with Russian state bodies, which raised concerns about his potential risk to the functioning and operational capacity of Germany's Bundestag. The affected individual is Ulrich Oehme, a former AfD Bundestag member (2017-2021), who later became an assistant to current AfD member Edgar Naujok.

Oehme confirmed that the decision to refuse him a personalized access ID stems from his previous political engagements and affiliations. Following his term in Parliament, he was unable to secure re-election due to the party's success in winning a significant number of direct mandates in Saxony, which led to his subsequent employment with the AfD's parliamentary group. The court's decision essentially restricts his access to parliamentary areas, reflecting heightened scrutiny and security measures related to personnel connected to political parties with links to controversial foreign entities.

This case highlights ongoing tensions in German politics regarding the relationship between the AfD and foreign nations, particularly Russia. It raises important questions about security in government institutions and the ongoing evaluation of personnel associated with parties that may potentially jeopardize Bundestag operations. The ruling may set a precedent for how similar cases are handled in the future, especially concerning the assessment of political affiliations and their implications for security in government roles.