Embracing Partnership: Left's Suggestion for Coalition in Saxony-Anhalt
Union and Reichinnek left room for joint collaboration
Heidi Reichinnek, the Left party's leader in the German Bundestag, demonstrates a surprising willingness to collaborate with the CDU and CSU, suggesting potential partnerships to thwart the AfD from power in Saxony-Anhalt. She even envisions a red-red-green alliance.
Tempered Dialogue Amidst Political Differences
In an interview with the editorial network Germany (RND), Reichinnek acknowledged the significant differences between the Left and the Union but emphasized that open dialogue is necessary for the betterment of the people. She stated, "On the day of the chancellor's election, we sat in a room with the CDU, and no one burst into flames. We have little in common with the Union, and that's a good thing. But of course, we remain in conversation with all democrats to achieve something for the people."
A Possible Leap for Toleration
Reichinnek also contemplated the idea of tolerating a CDU state government in Saxony-Anhalt to prevent the AfD from gaining power after the 2026 state elections. Recalling her homeland's predicament, she said, "I am personally ready for almost anything before my home is thrown to the AfD."
A Call for Revocation of Resolution
Reichinnek urged the Union to repeal the resolution that prohibits cooperation with the Left. She reasons, "The CDU can and should say that we work together with a democratic party like the Left, not with the right-wing extremist AfD. For that, it only takes a fundamental democratic compass. The Left wants to make democracy more socially just, the AfD wants to abolish it. It should be easy to decide who to work with or not."
United Front for Progressive Majorities
Reichinnek advocated for a united front between the Left, Greens, and SPD to create red-red-green coalition options across all levels of government. She urged a collaborative approach, stating, "We have to think about how to achieve progressive majorities in the next four years. But we're not the only ones who have to think about that, the SPD and Greens do too. Unfortunately, we're currently taking voters away from each other. But we have to develop more support for our positions in society as a whole."
Cautious Optimism towards the Left's Rising Popularity
A recent surge in the Left's popularity has seen their standing overtake the Greens in polls. While Reichinnek acknowledges this as a positive development, she is wary of intra-party competition, calling for collaboration instead: "It doesn't help if the Greens and us just push five percent of the votes back and forth. Instead, we have to ask: Which milieus do the Greens reach? Which do we reach? And what can we achieve together?"
Criticism of the Social Democrats
Reichinnek is critical of the SPD's recent policies, echoing concerns that their alliance with the CDU under the leadership of Blackrock Chancellor Merz might dilute the SPD's core values. She expressed hope that the SPD would reevaluate their stance in the coming years.
- The Left
- Saxony-Anhalt
- Saxony-Anhalt state elections
- Red-Red-Green
- AfD
- The policy-and-legislation discussions between the Left party and other political groups, such as the CDU and CSU, have become increasingly important in the context of the Saxony-Anhalt state elections, as they strive to form a red-red-green alliance to prevent the AfD from gaining power.
- As politics in Germany continues to evolve, it is crucial for all parties, including the Left, to engage in open dialogue on policy matters, particularly general news concerning the betterment of the people, regardless of the political differences that may exist.
