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Sahra Wagenknecht Suffers Major Defeat in Thuringia Leadership Battle

Katja Wolf retains her position as state chair, exposing deep divisions and raising questions about the BSW's future.

Welf steht hinter Wagenknecht. Beide schauen in unterschiedliche Richtungen
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Overview

  • Katja Wolf was re-elected as Thuringia state chair at the BSW conference in Gera, defeating an attempt by party founder Sahra Wagenknecht to unseat her.
  • Wagenknecht's authoritarian leadership style has alienated some supporters, contributing to her failure to consolidate control in Thuringia.
  • The BSW remains divided over membership rules, with Wagenknecht favoring centralized decisions by the federal board and Wolf advocating for state-level autonomy.
  • The party’s narrow miss of Bundestag entry in 2024 and internal conflicts have cast doubt on its long-term viability as both a protest and governance-oriented entity.
  • Despite its struggles, the BSW retains seats in the European Parliament and three state legislatures, including a stronghold in Thuringia where it earned 15.8% in the 2024 state election.