Enhedslistens Internal Conflict Deepens: A Battle for Control
Sejer Folke interprets the call for the extraordinary general meeting as a shady maneuver from the party leadership.
“The majority in the main board consists of precisely 17 members. They have coincidentally made an amendment to the statutes that allows 17 members to exclude the rest. That is exactly two-thirds, and that is the number they want to push through,” he says, adding:
“We certainly won’t accept that.”
The Battle Continues
The party faction Red Left holds several seats in Enhedslisten’s 25-member main board, and as per the party’s rules now, it requires a majority of five-sixths of the main board to exclude members from the party.
The proposal to be voted on at the extraordinary annual meeting calls for two-thirds.
But Sejer Folke believes this is the wrong way to address the conflict.
“We have requested a new election for the main board. The majority group voted it down, and that surprises us a lot,” he says.
“If they think we are such a tiny minority, why don’t they want the mandates for the main board confirmed?” Sejer Folke asks.
According to him, it would be more reasonable to let the members of Enhedslisten decide on the party’s direction and who they trust with a seat on the main board.
If the amendment to the statutes is approved, Sejer Folke predicts that the current majority in the main board will use it and not calm the unrest but simply get rid of the troublesome element.
“If it passes, one can anticipate that they will kick us out,” he concludes.
Are you afraid of being expelled?
If I get kicked out, I get kicked out. Then I will continue working.
“Politics and the fight for socialism consist of organizations coming and going. That’s how it is.”
Partisan Damaging Faction?
On Monday evening, Enhedslisten’s political spokesperson, Pelle Dragsted, for the first time broke the silence in the conflict and called the upcoming extraordinary annual meeting “possibly the most crucial annual meeting in the party’s history” in a post on Facebook.
Conclusion
The internal conflict within Enhedslisten deepens as the battle for control intensifies. With the proposed amendment to the statutes potentially allowing the majority to exclude members, tensions are high within the party. The refusal to hold a new election for the main board adds fuel to the fire, with concerns raised about the direction and leadership of Enhedslisten.
FAQ
What is the main point of contention within Enhedslisten?
The main issue revolves around the proposed amendment to the party’s statutes, which would allow a two-thirds majority to exclude members from the party.
How are party members reacting to the conflict?
Members like Sejer Folke are concerned about the potential misuse of power by the current majority in the main board and emphasize the importance of democratic decision-making within the party.
What are the potential implications of the ongoing conflict?
If the amendment is approved, there is a risk of further polarization within Enhedslisten and the possibility of key members being excluded, leading to a significant shift in the party’s dynamics.