The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) kicked off its federal election campaign with a sharp critique of Germany’s current political leadership, presenting its vision for a “reasonable and fair” future.
In its strategy paper, titled “Germany, but Reasonable and Fair,” BSW criticized both Chancellor Olaf Scholz and CDU leader Friedrich Merz, warning that their policies risk deepening crises and even leading the country toward war.
“The majority of people in Germany do not want Merz or Scholz as Chancellor,” declared the BSW, emphasizing the need for fresh leadership to restore the country’s former success. To achieve this, the party proposed a “competence cabinet” made up of impartial, skilled professionals focused solely on the public good.
Among BSW’s key election promises are:
- Scrapping the CO2 pricing system, bans on combustion engines, and restrictive heating laws.
- Raising the minimum wage to €15.
- Ending arms aid to Ukraine, with the party stating, “Hardly any other country burdens its citizens so heavily to fund this senseless war.”
- Declaring a “Corona amnesty” by dismissing all fines and ongoing legal proceedings related to pandemic violations, calling such measures long overdue.
Co-leader Sahra Wagenknecht underscored the urgency of a political overhaul, accusing current leaders of failing the country. “The traffic light coalition and BlackRock lobbyist Merz won’t lead us out of this crisis—they’ll lead us straight into disaster,” she warned.
BSW, now represented in three German state parliaments, is positioning itself as an alternative to both establishment parties and the AfD, signaling a fight for disillusioned voters seeking a bold change in direction.
