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Coalition conflict: election of constitutional judge causes unrest in MV
In the area of tension between the coalitions in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the election of new constitutional judges is being discussed turbulently.
Coalition conflict: election of constitutional judge causes unrest in MV
In the political landscape of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the situation surrounding the election of the new constitutional judges in the Bundestag has changed dramatically. On Friday, the vote was postponed at short notice, which led to different reactions within the black-red coalition in the federal government. As NDR reports, the SPD and CDU parties attach less importance to the internal conflict compared to the opposition, which consists of the AfD and the Left.
The SPD's nomination of Potsdam law professor Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf is particularly explosive, as it could be at risk due to criticism from the Union faction. Prime Minister Manuela Schwesig (SPD) expressed her anger with clear anger: She described the Union's behavior as irresponsible. Interior Minister Christian Pegel is also concerned and says that everyone is “perhaps a little bit shocked”, which indicates a gradual thoughtfulness.
Political disputes and internal conflicts
The CDU state chairman Daniel Peters finds clear words and sees the situation as “unfortunate”, while at the same time emphasizing that there are more important things to do. Despite all the arguments, Peters makes it clear that he does not fear a break in the coalition. In the meantime, the AfD is using the opportunity to brand the Union's handling of Brosius-Gersdorf as a “moral declaration of bankruptcy”. She also criticizes the fact that the SPD candidate should have been rejected earlier because of her stance on abortion rights. The state chairman of the Left, Hennes Herbst, speaks of a “complete catastrophe” and calls for an agreement between the Union and the Left for a two-thirds majority, which adds further pressure to the coalition dynamic.
These disputes could lead to a loss of trust between the CDU/CSU and the SPD, which could become problematic for the coalition. The important positions at the Federal Constitutional Court remain unclear because the vote in the Bundestag on the new appointment was postponed.
Nationwide controversies and foundations of democracy
In the critical analysis, reference is also made to the role of Article 14 of the Basic Law, which secures private property and represents the basis of the social market economy. Bundestag member Philipp Amthor attributes the election to increased political polarization. Justice Minister Katy Hoffmeister, however, emphasizes that the election of constitutional judges is a decision of the legislature.
In view of these developments, the traffic light coalition's electoral law reform is also on the agenda. Parts of the reform were declared unconstitutional by the Federal Constitutional Court, which has far-reaching consequences. The original aim of the reform was to stop the expansion of the Bundestag through overhang and compensatory mandates. The court is now envisaging a combination of reforms and a transitional regulation with the previous five percent clause, which applies until the new regulation. The traffic light coalition is called upon to consider various options for adjusting the threshold clause.
The political events in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania show how closely interwoven issues of national and regional importance exist. Changes in the electoral structure and the controversies surrounding the election of constitutional judges are just some of the aspects that will continue to keep political actors on their toes.