Berlin's Left Party Urges Former Members to Relinquish Parliamentary Seats

After high-profile resignations over an antisemitism debate, Berlin's Left Party calls for ex-members to step down from legislative roles.

The Berlin branch of the Left Party has formally requested that former members who recently resigned return their parliamentary mandates.
Five prominent figures, including former senators and a faction leader, left the party following disagreements on handling antisemitism.
The dispute arose from a contentious party meeting in October, where a resolution on antisemitism, including left-wing antisemitism, sparked division.
The former members insist on fulfilling their roles based on the party's electoral program, despite their departure.
The party's leadership cites a prior resolution mandating resignations from those exiting the party, emphasizing fairness to voters and members.