Sahra Wagenknecht and the AfD: A Risky Alliance?

Publication date: 2026-06-18
Sahra Wagenknecht, the founder of the BSW movement, has once again criticized the Thüringer Blackberry Coalition and is advocating for the inclusion of the AfD. This strategy aims to attract the votes of opponents of the firewall in East Germany. The question remains whether this tactic can be successful for her.

The political landscape in Germany is characterized by growing support for the AfD in the east. Wagenknecht's approach could challenge both political alliances and the voter base of established parties. However, experts warn that such an approach to the AfD is risky and could potentially deepen societal division.

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