Overview
- The youth wing was founded in Brandenburg an der Havel with roughly 90 members, according to organizers.
- Dominik Mikhalkevich was chosen state chair with about 80% support, defeating Jeff Bodo Zeige, who received around 10%, with the remainder abstentions.
- The group approved a campaign opposing any return of conscription and Bundeswehr recruiting in schools, with planned actions focused on rural areas.
- Leaders voiced support for governing with the SPD only within clear programmatic red lines, citing opposition to attracting arms manufacturers and warning against excessive compromises.
- The launch comes as the state BSW grapples with departures of four Landtag members and a dispute over media-state treaties, with calls to hew to the party programme and youth media protection priorities.