Junge Union Berlin Leadership Election Declared Invalid

The Junge Union's national arbitration court has ruled last year's digital election of the Berlin board unlawful, prompting calls for new elections.

The Junge Union's national arbitration court found the 2023 digital election of the Berlin board to be invalid, stating it should have been conducted in person.
Eight out of twelve local Junge Union chapters in Berlin boycotted the election, which they deemed unconstitutional.
Harald Burkart, the current chairman elected during the disputed process, has vowed to challenge the decision legally.
The CDU Berlin state association supports the court's decision and anticipates new elections to resolve the leadership dispute.
The CDU's national party court is set to make a final ruling on the matter on November 28, 2024.