Niedersachsen Election Under Scrutiny Amid AfD Allegations

The State Court examines claims of AfD misconduct and potential election irregularities that could lead to a vote redo.

The Niedersächsische Staatsgerichtshof is evaluating two challenges to the validity of the 2022 state election in Niedersachsen.
Central to the case is the accusation that the AfD sold promising list positions for cash contributions to a so-called 'Kriegskasse.'
The AfD is also accused of improperly using a delegate assembly instead of a member assembly to decide its candidate list, allegedly violating internal party democracy rules.
A separate challenge questions the electoral district boundaries, claiming they no longer reflect population changes in Niedersachsen.
The court's decision on whether the election must be repeated is expected on December 9, with significant implications for the current state government.