
As Germany's election draws near, the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) has emerged as a potential headline-grabber alongside the far right. Founded in 2024 by Sahra Wagenknecht, a former Left Party lawmaker known for her leftist views, the BSW has garnered attention for its unique positioning in the political landscape.
Wagenknecht, who labels herself a 'conservative leftist,' has taken the unconventional step of naming the party after herself, leveraging her personal brand to attract supporters. The BSW has found backing from former Left Party members and even some disaffected followers of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), particularly in Germany's eastern regions.