Tag #Sarah Wagenknecht

What factors contributed to Die Linke's unexpected electoral success in Germany, considering its recent internal divisions and low poll numbers?

In Germany's recent elections, Die Linke, a left-wing party previously facing internal strife and low poll numbers, achieved a surprising 9% of the vote. This success follows a period of internal division, marked by the departure of prominent member Sarah Wagenknecht to form her own party, and a subsequent revitalization campaign led by Heidi Reichineck. Wagenknecht's new party narrowly missed parliamentary representation, receiving 4.97% of the vote.