BSW in Saxony: On course despite failed government participation

The Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) alliance in Saxony is at peace with itself despite failing to form a government in the state. "We have negotiated with heart and soul for our content and for a stable government - but if the CDU and SPD are not prepared to make changes in important areas such as finance and migration policy, it is a wasted opportunity for them," BSW leader Sabine Zimmermann told the German Press Agency.

Zimmermann: BSW was not elected for "business as usual"

"We have made compromises, but we will not throw our values overboard. Then we would be like all other parties," emphasized the chairwoman. The voters had elected the BSW for change and not for "business as usual". One example of this is peace policy, where the CDU and SPD did not want to seriously address the fears of the population.

BSW accuses Economics Minister Dulig of "destructive negotiating practices"

"You have to keep this in mind: The Saxony SPD did not even want to talk about the peace formula that its sister party in Brandenburg had negotiated and published with the BSW," said Zimmermann. The CDU had supported the SPD with the flimsy argument that it was not possible to work with a Brandenburg text in Saxony. The "destructive negotiating practice" of Economics Minister Martin Dulig (SPD) also led to the conclusion that they did not seriously want to govern with the BSW.

"In the federal election, voters in Saxony can be sure that we will consistently stand up for peace, good economic policy and change in migration policy - and not suddenly fall over after the election and say something else," explained Zimmermann. Her party wants to "give a voice to the many people who have not seen themselves represented in the existing party landscape for years".