Overview
- DPA reports the BSW told the SPD it will not block two media-state treaties in Wednesday’s Hauptausschuss, clearing the way for them to advance.
- The decisive Landtag vote on 19–20 November remains uncertain, though CDU backing indicates the reform could still obtain a majority.
- The clash has highlighted internal rifts, with Vice Minister Robert Crumbach urging reliability as the federal board and parts of the state caucus oppose the agreements.
- Separately, the Federal Constitutional Court rejected the party’s urgent request for a nationwide recount, while its constitutional complaint and the Bundestag’s election review proceed.
- Rebranding and leadership choices near, with a December congress to decide a new name and roles as Wagenknecht plans to state her intentions on Monday and Sachsen-Anhalt convenes a 29 November special meeting.