Die Linke Launches 'Mission Silberlocke' to Secure Bundestag Survival

Veteran politicians Gysi, Ramelow, and Bartsch lead a campaign for direct mandates as the party battles internal crises and electoral challenges.

Die Linke's 'Mission Silberlocke' aims to secure three direct mandates in Berlin, Erfurt, and Rostock, critical for the party's survival in the Bundestag.
The campaign is led by senior figures Gregor Gysi (76), Bodo Ramelow (68), and Dietmar Bartsch (66), who seek to reinvigorate the party amid declining support and internal divisions.
The initiative follows a year of turmoil, including the high-profile split by Sahra Wagenknecht, which significantly impacted the party's membership and cohesion.
Party leaders hope to leverage the veteran trio's experience and visibility to galvanize support, alongside younger candidates and a renewed focus on six core issues, including social justice and ecological responsibility.
The campaign underscores the urgency of overcoming the 5% electoral threshold and maintaining a leftist voice in German politics, amidst broader challenges from the far-right and other political realignments.