Overview

• 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.