Leadership Rift in Sahra Wagenknecht's Party Creates Uncertainty in Hamburg

Competing state party factions and disputed processes threaten the BSW's participation in upcoming elections.

Two competing factions within the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) have established rival state party organizations in Hamburg, leading to internal conflict.
The national party leadership considers the self-organized faction's actions invalid, while local leaders argue their formation adheres to party rules.
Disagreements center on membership policies, transparency, and the central leadership's control over regional decisions.
The conflict risks the BSW being excluded from the Hamburg state election and potentially the Bundestag election, as election authorities may reject both competing candidate lists.
Similar disputes in other parties, such as the AfD in Bremen, have previously resulted in electoral disqualifications, raising concerns about the BSW's broader viability.