Overview

• The Thüringen branch of Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) formally endorsed Katja Wolf and the Brombeer-Koalition, asserting regional autonomy within the party.
• This decision limits founder Sahra Wagenknecht’s centralized leadership approach, emphasizing greater democratic participation at the state level.
• The move resolves internal tensions in Thüringen but leaves broader organizational challenges at the federal level unresolved.
• BSW’s original nationalist-peace platform, including stricter migration policies and a Ukraine ceasefire, has largely been adopted by mainstream parties, complicating its distinct appeal.
• The party faces a fragmented nationalist voter base, with competition from AfD, CDU/CSU, and FDP, requiring a strategic reassessment ahead of federal elections.