Wagenknecht will not seek reelection

Sahra Wagenknecht announced she would not seek reelection as BSW federal chair at the December party congress, proposing a dual leadership while retaining a prominent role in the party.

Der Spiegel

Sahra Wagenknecht: What the BSW's realignment means

Sahra Wagenknecht no longer wants to be the party chair, but she wants to keep a leading role. For the BSW founder, that's a convenient solution.

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Der Spiegel

Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance: Party leader steps down following election defeat

Narrowly missed a seat in the Bundestag, supporters lost: How will the BSW proceed without Sahra Wagenknecht at the party leadership? Scenes from the press conference in the video.

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Der Spiegel

BSW: Wagenknecht's withdrawal from party leadership reveals the party's structural flaws

Sahra Wagenknecht's withdrawal from the party leadership leaves a gap at the BSW that is hard to fill. This stems from the logic of the young party, which is entirely centered on personality cult.

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Die Zeit

BSW: This is what the new leadership of the BSW should look like

First the party name, now the leadership team: The BSW is reorganizing itself and replacing its top staff. Instead of Wagenknecht, there will be a dual leadership going forward.

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Handelsblatt

BSW: Sahra Wagenknecht Steps Back — But Only from the Party Leadership

The namesake of the BSW will not stand again for the federal chair at the December party conference. "I will continue to be involved in politics," Wagenknecht said. She then named her preferred successor.

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