New Leadership Duo Seeks to Revitalize Germany's Left Party

Ines Schwerdtner and Jan van Aken aim to unify and rejuvenate the Linkspartei amid internal strife and electoral challenges.

Ines Schwerdtner and Jan van Aken have been elected as the new co-chairs of the Linkspartei, promising to bring hope and clarity to the party's direction.
The party faces significant challenges, including low polling numbers and internal divisions, particularly following the departure of Sahra Wagenknecht and her supporters.
The new leadership emphasizes a return to core issues like social justice, peace, and representing the interests of Eastern Germany to regain public trust.
A key focus of the recent party congress was reaching a compromise on the party's stance regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, reflecting a desire for unity.
Gregor Gysi, a prominent figure in the party, suggested a potential involvement of senior members in future election campaigns to bolster the party's prospects.