Das Regierungsmitglied im parteipolitischen Diskurs

englischThis study addresses for the first time comprehensively the various speaking roles that a member of the government can assume in public discourse. It questions primarily the extent to which a position in favor of or against political parties is legally permissible. Starting from a differentiation of roles founded in state theory, the author first examines statements that are made in the function as a member of the government. To this end, he elaborates not only on the principle of party-political neutrality, but also on previously less widely discussed questions of competence. Then, he distinguishes in-depth between communication in government office and statements made in the capacity as a member of parliament or as a party politician.