Overview
- The party executive ruled the petition admissible under SPD statutes, opening support collection on the internal platform.
- Members have two months to reach backing from 1% of the membership to launch the formal petition, then 20% is required for binding party action.
- Roughly 4,000 members previously signed a letter opposing tougher SGB II sanctions and the withdrawal of benefits such as housing or health insurance coverage.
- The initiative urges development of a poverty‑proof basic security with stronger support, training, coaching, and psychosocial services.
- SPD leader Lars Klingbeil rejects the effort and backs the government’s plans, underscoring an unresolved internal dispute over welfare policy.