Overview

• The Berlin branch of the Left Party has formally requested that former members who recently resigned return their parliamentary mandates.
• Five prominent figures, including former senators and a faction leader, left the party following disagreements on handling antisemitism.
• The dispute arose from a contentious party meeting in October, where a resolution on antisemitism, including left-wing antisemitism, sparked division.
• The former members insist on fulfilling their roles based on the party's electoral program, despite their departure.
• The party's leadership cites a prior resolution mandating resignations from those exiting the party, emphasizing fairness to voters and members.