Investigations into Berlin SPD leader Krach paused due to immunity

The investigations by the Hannover public prosecutor's office into Steffen Krach are currently on hold. Krach is the state leader of the SPD in Berlin and previously served as president of the Region Hannover. A spokesperson for the prosecutor's office confirmed the pause to the Tagesspiegel.

The reason is a recent change in Krach's status. He became a member of parliament last week, and as a result he now has the immunity that applies to lawmakers. According to the report, this has consequences for the proceedings against him, which is why they are not moving forward for the time being.

The report, published on 6 November 2026, does not say what the investigations are about. It also gives no information on how long the pause will last or how the proceedings might continue. Being under investigation is not a finding of wrongdoing, and the pause itself says nothing about whether the accusations have any substance.