Overview

• Robert Crumbach, Brandenburg’s Finance Minister and BSW state chair, is stepping down, citing the dual responsibilities of his roles.
• Deputy chair Niels-Olaf Lüders has ruled out running for the position, choosing to focus on his role as parliamentary group leader.
• The party remains without a clear successor, with the decision deferred to a congress expected in late summer or autumn.
• Party founder Sahra Wagenknecht continues to advocate for separating governmental roles from party leadership positions.
• Political analysts warn that the leadership transition could complicate coordination within the SPD/BSW coalition in Brandenburg.