Criticism of Korbach: SPD warns of regression for women's rights!

Criticism of Korbach: SPD warns of regression for women's rights!

In Wiesbaden there are once again rumblings in the political ranks of the SPD. Again Wiesbaden courier Reportedly, the two SPD leaders, Alexander Hofmann and Susanne Hoffmann-Fessner, have strongly criticized Dr. Stefan Korbach, the Wiesbaden member of the Bundestag, practiced. The accusation? Korbach joins the hardliners in his faction and thereby torpedoes the decisions of the faction leadership and the Federal Chancellor. This is the second incident in just a few weeks that has alarmed the SPD.

In the background of this crisis is Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf's decision to withdraw her candidacy as Federal Constitutional Judge. Korbach had previously even publicly stated that she should not take up this position. The SPD women in Wiesbaden, however, vehemently support Brosius-Gersdorf's candidacy. In terms of character and professional skills, she is undisputed as a candidate with integrity and professional competence, which the SPD women also confirmed in an open letter.

Challenges for women in high positions

The treatment of Ms. Brosius-Gersdorf is seen as an example of the disgusting challenges that women face in high political office. The SPD Women Wiesbaden criticize the systematic defamation and degradation of women and describe the treatment of Brosius-Gersdorf as a misogynistic hatred and smear campaign. In their eyes, the CDU has fallen for right-wing agitation, and many scientists are joining the protest and see the treatment of the judge as unfair and an attack on academic freedom, which endangers the independence of science. All of this is happening against the background that the Federal Constitutional Court needs all social perspectives.

The long-term implications of this discussion not only touch on current political tensions, but also touch on historical and fundamental issues such as equality, which is anchored in the Basic Law. Article 3 paragraph 2 of the Basic Law, which guarantees equal rights for men and women, has a long history. The issue was not on the agenda when it was introduced in 1949, but was not fully recognized until 1953. Important pioneers such as Elisabeth Selbert and Erna Scheffler have pushed forward the fight for the implementation of these rights.

Equality and its development

Over time, the jurisprudence of the Federal Constitutional Court (BVerfG) and its influence through European standards have enabled significant progress in maintaining equality. Numerous rulings, including the unconstitutionality of preferential treatment for male heirs or the failure to take mothers' benefits into account in social security, demonstrate the court's commitment to equality. But as the current events surrounding Brosius-Gersdorf show, it remains a challenge to actively promote equality.

The SPD Women in Wiesbaden, who are strongly committed to the independence of science and the defense of democratic values, reiterate their desire for Brosius-Gersdorf to run again. Susanne Hoffmann-Fessner urgently demands that the right-wing campaign against her not be successful and that women in leadership positions do not continue to be exposed to such hostility.

How the situation will develop remains to be seen - but it is clear that the discussion about equality and the challenges for women in politics and science are still very topical.