Overview
- The state leadership confirmed it has requested party-order measures against Arndt from the party arbitration court (Schiedsgericht).
- Reports by RTL/ntv and Stern say the proceeding may seek her expulsion, with no outcome announced.
- Leaders allege Arndt made grossly party-damaging and defamatory statements, including in public 'brand letters'.
- Arndt and supporters accuse the state board of using the party as a vehicle for personal enrichment, a claim the board rejects.
- They also assert Bundestag hopefuls were pressed to cede influence over staff hiring, enabling loyalist placements and use of parliamentary staff for party work.