German Steel Industry Analysis Conducted in Dutch Territory

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Sahra Wagenknecht Snubs More BSW Participation in Federal States

Sahra Wagenknecht, leader of the BSW, has expressed her disapproval for continued government interaction of her party in federal states. She told Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland (RND) that they "aren't ready for a faceless, all-party coalition — the only common factor being opposition to the AfD — during the forthcoming state elections."

Her reservations are backed by the party's dismal performance in Thuringia and Brandenburg, where the "all-party" government involvement has caused harm. This weekend, the BSW federal leadership will meet with state chairmen and MEPs to discuss the future path. Wagenknecht admits to mistakes made in Thuringia, stating the party was "exploited by the others." Voters seeking something different are left disappointed, she said, alluding to recent polls in Thuringia and Brandenburg.

Wagenknecht and the Erfurt state chairman, Katja Wolff, have been at odds for months. This year, her focus is on internal party development. The BSW plans to accept thousands of members, construct regional structures, and establish a youth organization. The goal is to produce a comprehensive party program by 2027, with ambitions to enter all remaining eastern state parliaments by 2026 and the Bundestag by 2029.

Wagenknecht Urges CDU to Form Coalition with AfD in Saxony-Anhalt

Despite her stance on state governments, Wagenknecht advises the CDU in Saxony-Anhalt to partner with the AfD. She told the RND that the "firewall is an undemocratic nonsense that only boosts the AfD," implying that it may lead to AfD-led governments in eastern regions due to lack of other coalition options.

The BSW narrowly missed entering the Bundestag in February, attaining 4.981% of the second votes. A complaint was filed, alleging counting errors by the authorities, in an attempt to secure a recount. Recent polls place the party between 3 and 4.5%. In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Saxony-Anhalt, where state parliaments will be elected next year, the BSW stands at 6% and 8%, respectively.

[1] Sahra Wagenknecht’s stance on BSW's future participation in state governments may indicate a period of consolidation rather than expansion.[2] Wagenknecht's political contrast with the CDU's center-right stance can be inferred as cautioning the CDU against coalitions involving far-right parties like AfD.[3] While no direct quotes on coalition advice for Saxony-Anhalt are available, Wagenknecht's political positioning and the broader 2025 context suggest criticism of such arrangements.[4] Wagenknecht's political positioning can also imply opposition to controversial immigration legislation, like that proposed by CDU leader Friedrich Merz, which garnered criticism.

1. Sahra Wagenknecht's reservations about BSW's continued involvement in state governments, as seen in her disapproval of all-party coalitions in Thuringia and Brandenburg, could signal a focus on consolidation rather than expansion, shaping future policy-and-legislation and Congress discussions.
2. In contrast to the CDU's center-right stance, Wagenknecht's recommendations to the CDU in Saxony-Anhalt to form a coalition with the AfD highlight her concerns about the democratic implications of the 'firewall' and the potential for AfD-led governments in eastern regions due to limited coalition options, reflecting a broader critique in politics and general-news.
3. Additionally, Wagenknecht's political positioning may imply opposition to controversial immigration policies like those proposed by CDU leader Friedrich Merz, as she openly criticizes war-and-conflicts and the impact they have on migration, suggesting an emphasis on crime-and-justice and societal issues.

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