After the state election: Wagenknecht's party as a kingmaker?
A few days ago, the Sahra Wagenknecht alliance was in a downward spiral. After jumping into the Magdeburg state parliament, the party suddenly has power. What will they do with it?
The German party Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) has unexpectedly won seats in the Magdeburg state parliament with just over 5% of the vote, giving it a potential key role in forming a government. The party's leader, Sahra Wagenknecht, has ruled out forming a coalition with the established parties, but has not ruled out working with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, despite previously excluding a coalition with them.
The BSW is considering two options: forming a coalition with the AfD or supporting an "overparty" minister-president who would work with changing majorities, including the AfD. The party's success has given Wagenknecht a boost ahead of upcoming elections in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin.
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