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SPD Grassroots Clear First Hurdle for Members’ Petition Against Bürgergeld Sanctions

The filing would start a three-month drive toward the 20% threshold that could force a binding membership vote.

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Die Organisatorinnen und Organisatoren des SPD-Mitgliederbegehrens gegen die geplante Bürgergeldreform haben die erste Hürde genommen.

Overview

  • Organizers say they have more than 4,000 member signatures, passing the 1% bar, and plan to submit the petition at SPD headquarters in Berlin on Monday.
  • The initiative seeks to block tougher sanctions in the Bürgergeld reform, increase support for recipients, and push the party to challenge populist narratives.
  • SPD rules require signatures to be gathered via the party’s platform, and organizers indicate they will re-enter the collected support there.
  • The 167 initial signatories include Juso leader Türmer and numerous state and local officials, with no active Bundestag members listed.
  • If 20% of members back the petition within three months and the demands are not adopted, the issue would go to a binding members’ vote, while polling shows broad public support for tighter rules, including among SPD supporters.