The Left party is considering putting forward an alternative candidate for the Parliamentary Control Committee, according to its federal chairwoman, Ines Schwerdtner. Speaking to RTL and ntv broadcasters, Schwerdtner stated that a final decision will be made within the party’s parliamentary group. She emphasized the importance of having representation from beyond the Green party within the committee, arguing that the current composition lacks adequate oversight.
The move comes after Heidi Reichinnek, leader of the Left’s parliamentary group, failed in Thursday’s election to the committee, likely due to a lack of support from the conservative bloc. Schwerdtner dismissed attempts to attribute the outcome solely to Reichinnek’s candidacy, calling it a “farce.
Schwerdtner cautioned that the Left would draw consequences if the conservative Union remains reliant on the Left party to achieve two-thirds majorities. She indicated this situation would significantly hamper any potential for future collaboration between the Left and the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). The leadership’s concern underscores a desire to maintain the opposition’s independence and ensure robust scrutiny of government actions.
