Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance confident after state elections in Saxony

After the state elections, the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) in Saxony is confident about possible coalition talks. "You can see two very happy BSW representatives on the board here," said BSW state chairman Jörg Scheibe. A historic result had been achieved that had never been seen before in this form. The BSW now wants to pursue "proper politics" in Saxony. The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) achieved 11.8 percent in yesterday's election from a standing start and is likely to have a say in the future formation of government. According to Richter, there has been no offer of talks from the CDU so far.

On Tuesday, they want to meet with the 15 newly elected future MPs and evaluate the election, explained Co-Chairman Lutz Richter. The aim is to "find suitable personnel for our political approach in the coming weeks". There are some members without previous parliamentary experience, "but not without life experience".

Result is a slap in the face for the German government

Chairman Jörg Scheibe reiterated the demand to stand up for diplomatic negotiations in the Ukraine war together with the government partner. The aim is to exert pressure on Berlin. Key issues in Saxony include a coronavirus investigation committee and reducing bureaucracy in the economy in order to relieve the burden on small and medium-sized enterprises.

According to the preliminary results, the CDU was once again the strongest party with 31.9% of the vote. The AfD came in second with 30.6%. The Sahra Wagenknecht coalition (BSW) achieved 11.8% from a standing start and is likely to have a say in the future formation of government. The SPD received 7.3% and the Greens 5.1%. The Left Party only made it into the state parliament with 4.5 percent because they won two direct mandates in Leipzig. Scheibe described the result of the election as a slap in the face for the federal government.