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Court Likely to Reject BSW's Election Challenge as Parliament Approves Recount Denial

The Bundestag's election review committee is reportedly set to reject the election objections filed by the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW), which narrowly missed entering the Bundestag with just under 5% of votes. The internal decision, circulated among committee members, indicates that the objections lack sufficient grounds, citing that no systemic voting irregularities affecting the BSW were found and that previous recounts only slightly improved their vote count. The committee plans to finalize its recommendation on December 4th, which the Bundestag will then review. Wagenknecht and the BSW are preparing to challenge the decision legally, with Wagenknecht criticizing the committee's likely rejection as undermining democracy and expressing confidence that the case will go to the Federal Constitutional Court. The BSW faces internal crises, including declining poll support and regional disputes, and had previously attempted a nationwide recount after initial vote errors, which was rejected by the court. Meanwhile, the Bundestag is also dealing with political issues such as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the war in Ukraine, with broader international implications. The media reports and political developments highlight ongoing tensions surrounding election integrity and political representation in Germany.

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