G9 referendum in BW: Constitutional rejection and next steps

G9 referendum in BW: Constitutional rejection and next steps

The current developments related to the referendum "G9 now! BW" throw a light on the challenges of educational reforms in Baden-Württemberg. The latest decision by the Ministry of Interior, for digitization and municipalities, to reject the approval of the referendum, is of great importance from a legal point of view and could have far -reaching consequences for future education initiatives.

constitutional hurdles for referendum

The Ministry has clearly stated that a referendum for the introduction of the nine -year high school violates its current form. In particular, the considerable financial effort that would be associated with the implementation is opposed. According to the information, the annual personnel costs could be around 375 million euros alone, which would significantly impair the budget balance.

Missing cost transparency

Another central point of the rejection was the insufficient presentation of the costs in the law justification of the draft law. Instead of concrete amounts of money, a representation of the effort in so -called deputies was only presented, which does not meet the legal requirements. This ambiguity makes it difficult for citizens to recognize the concrete financial effects of the proposal, which is considered necessary to make informed decisions.

relevance for future initiatives

This situation shows how important it is to adequately observe the formal requirements for referendum. The rejection of the application could be seen as a warning signal for other initiatives that want to use public financial resources. In other cases, the Baden-Württemberg Constitutional Court has already clarified that popular initiatives are not allowed to make a country's budget. This ensures that the consolidation of public finances is preserved.

outlook for the applicants

The applicants now have the option of calling the Constitutional Court against the decision of the Ministry of the Interior within two weeks. This decision could significantly influence the direction of future educational reforms in Baden-Württemberg and open up new space for discussions about the school structure and financing.

The topic around G9 shows the continued tension between education policy and the constitutional framework. The outcome of this legal discussion could not only have an impact on the implementation of the nine-year high school, but also to the willingness of citizens to participate in referendums that require increasingly complex information and cost transparency.

- Nag