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Saxony Left Party Leadership and Coalition Talks

The Left party in Saxony debates leadership changes, future opposition strategies, and their reaction to failed coalition talks.

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PoliticsGermany ElectionLeadershipCoalition

Left PartyCduBündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (Bsw)Spd

Susanne SchaperStefan HartmannMichael KretschmerInes SchwerdtnerSahra Wagenknecht

What is the current membership status of the Left party in Saxony?: The Left party in Saxony has seen a significant increase in membership this year, reaching approximately 6,100 members. This is their largest membership growth since the fall of the Berlin Wall.
How did the Left party react to the failed coalition talks in Saxony?: The failed attempt by the CDU, the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW), and the SPD to form a government in Saxony is discussed. The BSW ended the talks, surprising even the Left party.
What is the Left party's stance on supporting a CDU-led government in Saxony?: The Left party's support for a CDU-led government under Michael Kretschmer is uncertain. Hartmann explicitly stated that the CDU shouldn't count on their votes.
What is the current situation regarding the leadership of the Left party in Saxony?: The Left party in Saxony wants to keep its leadership duo, Susanne Schaper and Stefan Hartmann, in office until a party congress after the federal election in February 2025. A motion to remove the planned new election from the agenda has been submitted.
What are the plans of the Left party leadership in Saxony regarding their future roles and political goals?: Schaper and Hartmann announced their resignations to focus on their work in the state parliament. They plan to form a responsible opposition focusing on securing funding for infrastructure and ensuring stability.

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