Change of leadership in the left: New course for the party in sight

Change of leadership in the left: New course for the party in sight

New strategic ways in the left

In the middle of a time of restructuring and political challenges, a possible change of leadership in autumn is based on the left. The current chairman Martin Schirdewan and Janine Wissler made it clear that they are open to changes and do not want to hold on to their offices at all costs.

After an important crisis meeting of the party executive with the state chairman in Berlin, it was decided to use a working group that will develop a comprehensive timetable for the party's content, strategic and personnel realignment. This process is of great importance to get the left back on course and to strengthen it for the future.

new ways for the left

In recent years, the left has had to deal with falling votes in various elections. Both the European elections in early June and the Bundestag election 2021 and the following state elections were disappointing. This led to a loud call for change and renewal within the party.

Not only external critics such as Gregor Gysi and Dietmar Bartsch expressed their resentment about the current situation, but also internal voices such as the Saxony-Anhalt faction leader Eva von Angern urged to change at the top. The pressure on different sides has meant that new strategic paths and a possible re -occupation of the party leadership are discussed.

criticism and self -reflection

In a recently held meeting, both the party leaders and the state directors were self -critical. It was mentioned that the programmatic clarification processes had been neglected and that there is an urgent need for action. At the same time, however, the criticism of those who had publicly promoted a personnel debate.

The loss of Sahra Wagenknecht in 2023 and the subsequent foundation of its own party also weakened the left. It remains to be seen how the party will react to these internal and external challenges in order to gain strength and credibility again.

- Nag