Overview

• Alexander Hoffmann argued that the PKGr is central to Germany’s security oversight and said Reichinnek’s nomination amounted to “partisan provocation.”
• The Left party nominated its parliamentary group leader, Heidi Reichinnek, for the PKGr, which oversees Germany’s intelligence services.
• PKGr members must secure an absolute majority in the Bundestag, making Union votes crucial to Reichinnek’s election.
• Christian Görke urged all democratic factions to support Reichinnek and described the CSU’s objections as an “outrage.”
• Historically, Left party nominees have been elected to Bundestag committees with cross-party support, unlike those from the AfD.