Brandenburg Lawmaker Challenges Coalition Over Military Base Expansion

BSW's Sven Hornauf questions SPD leadership on weapons systems at Holzdorf, raising tensions within the coalition government.

The military base at Schönewalde/Holzdorf is planned to become a major Bundeswehr air hub, hosting Chinook helicopters and the Arrow 3 missile defense system.
BSW lawmaker Sven Hornauf has submitted a parliamentary inquiry about SPD Minister-President Dietmar Woidke's role in supporting the base's expansion and weapons procurement.
Hornauf's actions have drawn criticism from both SPD and BSW leaders, who view his approach as disruptive to coalition harmony.
SPD officials have urged Hornauf to address his concerns through committee work rather than public questioning, emphasizing the need for coalition stability.
The coalition government, led by SPD and BSW with a slim majority, is under scrutiny as internal disagreements emerge over defense policy.