The Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe has ruled that the new electoral law, introduced by the coalition government, is partially incompatible with the German Constitution.

While the controversial "basic mandate clause" will remain in effect, the five-percent threshold for parties will need to be re-evaluated.

This decision comes after a leak revealed the court's ruling before its official announcement, raising concerns about confidentiality in judicial proceedings.

The ruling is significant for parties like the CSU and the Left Party, which could benefit from the basic mandate clause.

Meanwhile, political tensions rise as Sahra Wagenknecht's party gains traction in upcoming state elections, advocating for a peace-focused agenda amidst ongoing conflicts.

The political landscape remains dynamic as parties prepare for the implications of this ruling in the next federal elections.