Overview
- The Bundestag’s election review committee says it is evaluating the BSW’s filing and collected statements and is drafting a recommendation, with a decision projected by some lawmakers before year’s end.
- BSW published an appeal urging an immediate nationwide recount, backed by 22 public figures including Dieter Hallervorden, rapper Massiv and MEP Martin Sonneborn.
- An Insa online poll reported by RND shows voters split on a recount, with 36% in favor, 30% opposed and 77% of BSW sympathizers supportive.
- Constitutional scholar Sophie Schönberger argues a nationwide recount on mere suspicion is not envisaged in law and minor tally errors are expected in large elections.
- If a recount lifted BSW above 5%, the current governing majority could be lost, though the chancellor’s election would remain valid under Germany’s constitutional rules.