The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is maintaining its commitment to Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf as its candidate for the Federal Constitutional Court. According to reports in “Der Tagesspiegel”, sourced from individuals present at a virtual crisis meeting held late Friday, the party’s executive board and parliamentary group convened to discuss the situation.
The SPD believes the responsibility for securing the necessary majority now rests with the opposition, specifically the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its allied parties. Discussions within the meeting indicated strong support for the decision to avoid splitting the proposed package of appointments.
The party aims to minimize uncertainty surrounding Brosius-Gersdorf’s candidacy. Considerations are currently leaning towards scheduling a special session of the Bundestag, potentially in August, to address the appointment. The candidate, as reported, has expressed willingness to engage in open and transparent discussions with the leadership of the opposition.
