"We have become a power player in Germany," Sahra Wagenknecht said at her first press conference following state elections in Saxony and Thuringia, where her BSW party came in third. She acknowledged that new governments must form without the far-right AfD as all parties have pledged, positioning the BSW as a potential kingmaker. Wagenknecht emphasized the public's hope in her party and highlighted a serious decline of trust in established parties.
The success of the BSW demonstrates that many voters feel let down by traditional parties and are turning to new alternatives. Wagenknecht noted that the AfD, labeled as right-wing extremist by intelligence services, has also gained from widespread disillusionment among the electorate, showing a dramatic shift in political sentiments and party support.
Wagenknecht focused on a single key issue during her campaign: war and peace, particularly pertaining to Germany's military involvement in support of Ukraine. She stated that while decisions on weapon deliveries are made at the federal level, the BSW expects that state governments reflect the majority views of their constituents, signaling a desire for more diplomatic approaches to foreign conflicts.
"Half of the people in Germany fear getting roped into a big war, especially in the east where a majority holds this view," Wagenknecht expressed. She insisted that a state government that includes the BSW should clearly articulate a stance on these critical issues and called for more extensive diplomatic initiatives from the federal government.
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