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Left-wing party leaders announce their resignation
2024-08-18 14:59:08
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Left-wing party leaders announce their resignation

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Janine Wissler and Martin Schirdewan, the chairpersons of the Left Party, are stepping down. This decision comes after election defeats and criticism of the party leadership from prominent politicians.

Sahra Wagenknecht has founded the BSW alliance, which achieved notable success in the European elections. Schirdewan accuses the traffic light coalition government of failing in various areas.

The Left Party faces further setbacks in upcoming state elections. Wissler describes her time as party chairwoman as exhausting.

The party acknowledges its dangerous situation and aims to strategize for renewal and future success. The decision of the leaders not to run for office again opens up the possibility for a fresh start.

The party is struggling to regain lost trust and needs to address the distribution of power within its own ranks. The upcoming state elections in Thuringia, Saxony, and Brandenburg are crucial, and the party fears more setbacks.

The resignation of Wissler and Schirdewan paves the way for a new leadership and a potential turning point for the party.

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