Dissatisfaction in Brandenburg's BSW Faction over MP Hornauf's Actions
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Discussion of penalties for Member of Parliament Hornauf Under Scrutiny - Discussion of Potential Penalties for Member Hornauf at BSW Meeting
Brandenburg's contentious MP Sven Hornauf's behavior and voting patterns have stirred up a storm within the BSW coalition faction. Often accused of veering off the coalition line, recent events have triggered concern and calls for action.
Not only has the SPD voiced its displeasure, but it has implored the BSW alliance led by Sahra Wagenknecht to take a hard look at potential sanctions for Hornauf. The rift became apparent when, during a Wednesday vote on the Interior Committee draft budget, Hornauf abstained, resulting in the bill failing to secure a majority.
Penalties for BSW MP Hornauf are now a hot topic.
A representative from the BSW state parliament faction stated vaguely that a discussion on the matter would unfold soon, but no exact date was given. Ludwig Scheetz, parliamentary business manager of the SPD faction, told dpa in the morning, "The BSW is urged to offer clarity." It's tough when the MP "always deviates."
Despite the setback in the Interior Committee, the impact on the budget procedure was minimal, according to Scheetz. The parliament is set to vote on the state budget for 2025 and 2026 in June, and the SPD and BSW, with their precarious two-vote majority in the state parliament, remain the government partners.
Frustration after AfD motion approval
Hornauf himself spoke of expulsion threats in December 2024 due to his criticism of the deployment of the missile defense system Arrow 3 at the Holzdorf airbase. He indicated that he might not support Dietmar Woidke (SPD) as Minister President. In February, Hornauf voted in favor of an AfD motion despite opposition motions generally being rejected. At the time, it was speculated that the expulsion procedure against Hornauf, already paused, would not be resumed.
- Government Faction
- Frustration
- SPD
- Brandenburg
- Penalties
- Potsdam
- Sahra Wagenknecht's Alliance
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While the details of the potential penalties Hornauf may face remain uncertain, the general consequences for a member of parliament in similar situations can be severe, potentially leading to a loss of position, internal party disciplinary actions, public backlash, and a reduction in influence, among other outcomes. The specific consequences for Hornauf would likely depend on the details of his actions and the unique political landscape within the Brandenburg government faction.
- Sven Hornauf's continued deviations from the coalition line within the BSW faction in Brandenburg have led to growing frustration within the SPD, prompting calls for potential penalties.
- As the BSW alliance, led by Sahra Wagenknecht, grapples with addressing Hornauf's actions, the terms of any potential penalties remain unclear, with discussions anticipated soon but no concrete timeline provided.
- The approval of an AfD motion by Hornauf in February, despite general opposition from the SPD, added to the mounting tension within the Brandenburg government faction.
- The SPD faction, led by Ludwig Scheetz in Potsdam, has expressed concern over the impact of such deviations on the cohesion of the government faction and the broader policy-and-legislation landscape in Brandenburg politics.
