Youth organization 'Youth Union in BSW' established by BSW on July 26th. - BSW establishes "Young United Front in BSW" on the 26th of July
The Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) has taken a significant step in engaging young people in political discourse with the establishment of its Youth Union. The announcement, made at the end of May, signals a commitment to empowering the next generation of supporters and leaders within the party.
The Youth Union, founded on July 26th, aims to provide a platform for young activists to voice their opinions, build leadership skills, and develop political strategies under the BSW umbrella. This move reflects a common goal for youth organizations: to foster youth empowerment and ensure the sustainability of the party by cultivating future leaders.
The Youth Union's founding event, taking place at the Bochum Centennial House, is set to be a pivotal moment for the organization. The event, which is expected to be attended by BSW Chair Amira Mohamed Ali, Deputy Party Leader Amid Rabieh, and former football manager Oliver Ruhnert, among others, will mark the official launch of the Youth Union and serve as a recruitment and activism base for younger demographics.
Amid Rabieh, the Deputy Party Leader, views the establishment of the Youth Union as an important step in the party-building process. He believes that in a time when youth are being trained for war and denied good education and future prospects, a powerful 'no' to the current politics is needed. Rabieh wants to provide young people with a space to develop their own ideas and get involved with the party, viewing this step as a warm invitation to young people to join BSW in fighting for peaceful and just politics.
Sahra Wagenknecht, the founder and co-party leader of BSW, will send a video greeting to the event, underscoring the party's recognition of youth as a pivotal force for future political growth and influence.
The BSW, which was established last year as a split from the Left Party, narrowly failed to enter the Bundestag in the February election, receiving 4.981 percent of the votes. Despite not meeting the five percent threshold required to enter the Bundestag, the party remains committed to its mission of advocating for peaceful and just politics.
The establishment of the Youth Union within BSW mirrors typical youth wings of political parties or movements, which play crucial roles in political education, advocacy, and mobilization, and help embed the party’s ideology among emerging generations. As the Youth Union grows and develops, it is expected to become a vital component of the BSW, contributing to its continued success and influence in German politics.
The Commission, in its role as a consultative body, has been engaged in the discussion surrounding the draft directive on worker protection from ionizing radiation, further demonstrating the party's commitment to general-news topics and politics. Meanwhile, the BSW's Youth Union, established to cultivate future leaders and foster youth empowerment, has drawn parallels with lifestyle choices, urging young people to reject a war-trained future and instead, pursue a peaceful and just politics.
