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BSW is not required to attend election events.

The primary contender for the European elections from the alliance headed by Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) is not required to be invited to the ARD show "Wahlarena 2024 Europa." This determination was made by the Administrative Court in Cologne on Wednesday, dismissing an urgent request from the BSW...

,   and  Ann Bradley
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Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW), spricht bei einer Wahlkampfveranstaltung vom Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht...
Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW), spricht bei einer Wahlkampfveranstaltung vom Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht zur Europawahl auf dem Chlodwigplatz.

Judgement or decision rendered by a court or tribunal - BSW is not required to attend election events.

At the upcoming show, political parties SPD, CDU, CSU, Greens, FDP, AfD, and the Left Party have received invitations. These invitations were extended because WDR deems these parties to be relevant, as they currently hold a substantial number of representatives in the European Parliament and have succeeded in the past. However, BSW argues that they are being unfairly left out since they hold potential to be the fifth-strongest force in Germany's European Parliament. FDP and the Left Party, on the other hand, are predicted to have a not-so-thriving performance.

The court countered BSW's argument by declaring WDR's right to select participants for news-based television discussions. WDR provides BSW with various platforms to engage with voters through other programs. Additionally, BSW has yet to deliver compelling election data to support their participation.

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  1. Sahra Wagenknecht, a prominent figure in North Rhine-Westphalia's political scene and the leader of the Left Party, expressed her disappointment over not being invited to key election events organized by WDR.
  2. The CSU, one of the invited parties, announced their campaign strategy for the European elections, setting their sights on gaining more seats in the European Parliament.
  3. The Cologne Administrative Court supported WDR's decision to exclude BSW from election events, citing the broadcaster's right to select participants in news-based television discussions.
  4. Germany's election arena has been buzzing with activities as different parties, including the CDU, SPD, and the AfD, prepare to contest for the upcoming European elections.
  5. BSW, despite expressing their potential to be the fifth-strongest force in Germany's European Parliament, has yet to provide compelling election data to support their inclusion in WDR's election events.
  6. Critics argue that excluding BSW from WDR's election events could hinder their ability to gain visibility and influence amongst voters in the North Rhine-Westphalia region.
  7. ARD, another major public broadcasting company in Germany, has also followed a similar approach by inviting only selected parties to their election events, sparking debates about media's role in democratic processes.
  8. The Greens, currently holding strong positions in the European Parliament, emphasized the importance of participating in election events to engage with voters and present their agenda to the public.
  9. The SPD, currently leading in opinion polls, has pledged to strengthen ties with European partners and advocate for the interests of the German people in the upcoming European elections.
  10. The FDP, seeking to make a comeback in the European elections, has been crisscrossing Europe to secure alliances and gain support from likeminded parties, like the EPP, which is leading the European parliamentary bloc.

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