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3w ago

Munich City Council Reshaped as Volt Councilor Joins Greens and Rosa Liste Bloc

Felix Sproll’s move forms the council’s largest faction, but legal challenges may question its validity.

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Overview

  • Volt councilor Felix Sproll has left the SPD-Volt coalition to join the Greens and Rosa Liste, creating a new faction called 'Grüne mit Rosa Liste und Volt.'
  • The newly formed bloc now holds 24 seats, making it the largest faction in Munich’s 80-member city council.
  • Legal uncertainty surrounds the new alliance due to Bavarian court rulings that limit cross-party faction formations in collegial bodies.
  • Sproll emphasized his commitment to European affairs, economic modernization, and traffic reforms as key priorities within his new political alignment.
  • The SPD loses another seat, further weakening its position ahead of the 2026 municipal elections, while broader council instability continues with recent defections and resignations.