A year after the Bundestag election, the Alliance of Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) is challenging the outcome by appealing to the Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe. On February 18, they plan to submit a request for a recount of all votes, having narrowly missed the 5% threshold needed to gain representation in parliament with 4.981% of the second votes. With a shortage of just 9,529 votes nationwide, BSW argues that there were counting errors that could have led to them securing 35 seats.

The consequences of this legal challenge could be significant, as BSW claims that if they were represented, the current black-red coalition would lack a majority. This raises questions about the validity of elections and the impact on democratic trust in Germany. Sahra Wagenknecht, the party's founder, described the case as a fundamental issue, emphasizing the wider implications beyond just the BSW, as it pertains to public confidence in democracy itself.

Previously, the Bundestag's electoral review committee dismissed the BSW's objections, prolonging the party's frustration and contributing to a heightened tension around this parliamentary process. The outcome of the court's decision remains uncertain, highlighting the ongoing political dynamics in Germany, especially with the upcoming elections looming.