Agreed Debate on the Afghanistan Investigation Committee
On January 2, 2025, the Bundestag agreed to hold a debate on the establishment of an investigation committee to investigate the Afghanistan mission. The debate will take place on January 10th.
The motion to set up the committee was tabled by the opposition parties Left, Greens, FDP and AfD. The CDU/CSU and SPD parliamentary groups had initially rejected the motion, but then agreed to a debate.
The purpose of the investigation committee is to clarify the political and military decisions made in connection with the Afghanistan mission. It should also investigate the handling of local staff and the evacuation of Germans and Afghan helpers.
The committee is to have 15 members, with each parliamentary group being represented. The chairmanship will be held by a representative of the opposition.
The Afghanistan mission lasted 20 years and ended with the withdrawal of international troops in August 2021. The Taliban quickly took control of the country, leading to a refugee crisis and the collapse of the Afghan government.
The mission has been heavily criticized, with allegations of failures in planning and execution. The investigation committee is intended to provide clarification on these allegations.
The debate on the motion to establish the committee is expected to be controversial. The opposition parties are likely to demand a thorough investigation, while the government parties may be more reluctant to fully cooperate.
The outcome of the debate remains uncertain. If the motion is passed, the investigation committee will begin its work. If the motion is rejected, the Afghanistan mission will not be investigated by a parliamentary committee.
Vereinbarte Debatte zum Untersuchungsausschuss Afghanistan
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