Following a renewed call for a swift re-election process from the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Union faction maintains there is currently no urgent need to revisit the failed Bundestag judge election. A spokesperson for the Union parliamentary group, speaking to the “Rheinische Post”, stated that the situation is being approached with deliberation and without a sense of immediate pressure within the governing coalition.
The spokesperson clarified that concerns regarding SPD candidate Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf extended beyond initial allegations of plagiarism. The parliamentary group reportedly holds fundamental, substantive reservations about her candidacy.
SPD leader and Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil had previously indicated to “Bild am Sonntag” that a renewed election could be placed back on the Bundestag agenda, following what he understood to be a resolution of the plagiarism concerns.
SPD Parliamentary Secretary Dirk Wiese, in comments to the “Rheinische Post”, expressed hope that members of the Union would reconsider their resistance to the agreement reached on the judge selection. He emphasized the importance of direct dialogue with Professor Brosius-Gersdorf to facilitate workable solutions, warning against the dangers of succumbing to partisan campaigns. Wiese highlighted the considerable progress the black-red coalition has achieved in its initial weeks, arguing that the disagreement over the judge election detracts from this positive track record.