MP Alscher must leave the Free Voters - Free Voters' Association: Alscher Resigns, Drumm Faces Ban Amidst Internal Strife
The Free Voters’ Association in Rhineland-Palatinate has seen significant changes following internal disputes. Bernhard Alscher has left the party, and Herbert Drumm faces a potential four-year ban from holding party offices. The federal arbitration court has ruled on the matter, upholding findings of harmful conduct by both individuals.
The party's federal arbitration court recommended a four-year ban on Drumm holding party offices in Rhineland-Palatinate. This comes after the court upheld earlier findings that both Alscher and Drumm had engaged in conduct damaging to the party. The state executive board is set to vote on these sanctions soon.
Conflicts within the party, centering on its future direction, led to the dissolution of the original parliamentary group in 2024. Alscher's departure follows these internal disputes within the Rhineland-Palatinate branch. After Alscher's exit, Michael Frisch took over as the new faction leader, succeeding Alscher.
The court acknowledged Drumm's efforts to resolve the conflict but still found his actions harmful to the party. Alscher's departure, along with Drumm's, reduced the parliamentary group's numbers below the minimum required for official faction status.
Bernhard Alscher has left the Free Voters’ Association, and Herbert Drumm faces a potential four-year ban from holding party offices. The party's future direction remains a topic of debate, with the state executive board set to vote on sanctions for Drumm. Michael Frisch has taken over as the new faction leader, following Alscher's departure.
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