The leader of the Socialist Party insists on a re-vote for Brusius-Gersdorf.
The chairman of the Social Democratic Party, Lars Klingbeil, insisted on his party's nomination of Professor Frauke Bräutigam-Gersdorf for a position in the Federal Constitutional Court, calling for a re-vote in parliament after the previous round was canceled. Klingbeil confirmed that the Union Party's objections to the candidate due to allegations of plagiarism had been refuted, allowing the vote to be placed back on the parliamentary agenda.
Klingbeil clarified that the issue is principled and relates to resisting the pressures exerted by right-wing networks aimed at tarnishing the reputation of a highly competent woman. In contrast, some union politicians continue to demand the withdrawal of Prosius-Gersdorf from the nomination, considering that there is no need to rush.
Despite the disagreement within the governing coalition regarding the appointment of the judge, Klingbeil praised his close relationship with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz from the CDU party, emphasizing the existence of ongoing and close coordination between them. Klingbeil also urged coalition deputies to maintain discipline in the face of the challenges awaiting the government throughout the legislative period, noting that difficult decisions will continue and require the cohesion of the governing coalition.
The Union Party had nominated Brusius-Gersdorf for the judges' election committee, and the leaders of its parliamentary bloc expressed their support for her.
However, the vote on her appointment and the appointment of two other judges in Karlsruhe was pulled from the parliamentary agenda at the last minute, after pressure increased within the ranks of the Union, making the leadership of the bloc unable to guarantee the support it had agreed upon with its coalition partner.