Wagenknecht’s BSW to Challenge Germany’s 2024 Election Results in Court
The Election Review Committee is preparing to reject complaints from Sahra Wagenknecht’s BSW party over last year’s federal election. A draft resolution, set for approval on Thursday afternoon, advises dismissing the objections. Wagenknecht has already criticised the process, calling it flawed and unacceptably slow.
The BSW now plans to escalate the dispute to the Federal Constitutional Court in January, seeking a full recount of votes.
Wagenknecht has repeatedly attacked Germany’s election review system, labelling it 'worthy of a banana republic.' She argued that the lengthy process and expected rejection undermine public trust in democracy. Despite her claims, only the AfD parliamentary group has backed her demand for a complete recount.
The Election Review Committee, known as the Wahlprüfungsausschuss, will formalise its decision during Thursday’s meeting. Its recommendation to reject the BSW’s complaints will then go to the Bundestag plenary for final confirmation. Once this step is complete, the BSW intends to file a constitutional complaint, with a potential ruling not expected until the first half of 2026.
Wagenknecht remains defiant, stating she hopes the Constitutional Court will uphold the rule of law. She insists a recount is necessary to ensure fairness in the election results.
The committee’s decision will be published after Thursday’s session, marking the end of its review. The BSW’s next move—a lawsuit with the Constitutional Court—will prolong the legal battle. A final ruling, if it comes, would arrive years after the original election took place.
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