Overview

• Sahra Wagenknecht, in her first TV interview since BSW’s federal election loss, refused to resign and committed to leading the party until it is firmly established.
• Wagenknecht reiterated her anti-war stance, framing Germany’s political debate as a choice between 'war or peace,' while dismissing internal party criticism of her leadership style.
• She announced plans to rename BSW, stating the current name was never intended as a long-term solution, and highlighted her legal appeal over alleged election vote-counting errors.
• Friedrich Merz, Germany’s incoming chancellor, introduced a cabinet lineup emphasizing his conservative policy priorities, signaling a shift in governance direction.
• Public debates on Germany’s climate strategy intensified, with Luisa Neubauer and Philipp Amthor clashing over regulatory and market-driven approaches to achieving climate goals.