The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is proposing a direct meeting between Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf, their candidate for a judge position at the Federal Constitutional Court and members of the center-right CDU/CSU parliamentary group. The move aims to break the deadlock surrounding her appointment, which led to the postponement of a parliamentary vote on Friday.
According to reports in “Bild”, SPD parliamentary group leader Matthias Miersch suggested the meeting during a virtual session of the SPD parliamentary group. Miersch reportedly indicated that Brosius-Gersdorf remains committed to her candidacy and is willing to engage in discussions with the CDU/CSU members.
The postponement of the vote for three Constitutional Court judge positions stemmed from concerns within the CDU/CSU that their members might not support Brosius-Gersdorf, potentially blocking her confirmation.
An SPD parliamentary spokesperson expressed hope that the meeting would help clarify any concerns held by the CDU/CSU regarding Brosius-Gersdorf’s positions, suggesting some perceptions have been misrepresented. They emphasized the importance of direct dialogue rather than relying on social media commentary.
The SPD anticipates a positive response to the offer, with one member stating that it would be difficult for CDU/CSU leaders to decline. The hope is that the personal interaction will allow Brosius-Gersdorf to address any doubts and potentially garner sufficient support for her confirmation.
Beyond the immediate issue of the judge appointment, some within the SPD believe this initiative could help de-escalate a growing coalition crisis. One senior politician suggested that finding a path to improved cooperation between the SPD and CDU/CSU is vital, particularly in light of the rising influence of the AfD.
