As the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) steps onto the German political stage, discover their vision of more pensions and fewer weapons. Can this new party reshape Germany's political landscape? Join us for an in-depth analysis.
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00:00 Pledging to counter the rise of the far-right in Germany, a newly formed leftist party,
00:06 the Sarah Wagenknecht Alliance (PSW), unveiled a populist agenda at its inaugural National
00:12 Congress.
00:13 Led by Sarah Wagenknecht, a well-known former leader of the left party, the party outlined
00:19 proposals for increased pensions, reduced defence spending and a departure from costly
00:25 climate policies.
00:28 In anticipation of upcoming regional and European elections, delegates at the Congress criticised
00:33 the entire political spectrum, spanning from left to right.
00:38 As the far-right alternative for Germany, AfD, continues to gather approximately 20
00:43 per cent support in national opinion polls, attracting voters from traditional parties,
00:49 the Sarah Wagenknecht Alliance (PSW) is gaining attention.
00:52 With a polling standing of 8 per cent in one eastern state, analysts speculate that the
00:59 PSW could disrupt the AfD's influence.
01:02 While the AfD trails behind the opposition conservatives at 31 per cent, it maintains
01:07 a significant lead over the three parties in Chancellor Olaf Scholz's centre-left coalition,
01:13 which collectively polls at 32 per cent.
01:17 The political landscape in Germany is evolving, with the PSW emerging as a potential factor
01:23 in the upcoming elections.
01:25 Expressing concerns about the state of democracy, Sarah Wagenknecht stated to Reuters on Saturday,
01:31 "We fear that the anger and disagreement in the country will be seized upon by the
01:36 AfD.
01:37 We don't think people think radical, right.
01:40 They just want a voice that they don't have with other parties."
01:45 Despite some policy similarities with the AfD, such as the shared stance of ending weapons
01:50 deliveries to Ukraine, both parties did not address the origins of the conflict involving
01:56 a Russian invasion during the Congress.
01:59 The Sarah Wagenknecht Alliance (PSW) is positioning itself as an alternative voice for those who
02:04 feel unheard by existing political parties.
02:08 At a former cinema on East Berlin's Karl-Max-Ali, Sarah Wagenknecht and her party criticised
02:14 Chancellor Olaf Scholz's centre-left coalition, accusing it of prioritising identity politics
02:20 over people's material concerns.
02:23 The party, with a robust presence in the former East Germany, resonates with its message of
02:28 high social spending and financial security in challenging economic times.
02:33 Wagenknecht depicted government and opposition as representatives of the comfortable elite,
02:40 targeting Green ministers Robert Hebeck and Amanella Baerbock for pursuing impractical
02:46 and costly schemes.
02:47 While ruling out collaboration with the AfD, the PSW faces its first electoral challenge
02:54 in three upcoming state elections in the East where the AfD remains a dominant force in
02:59 polls.
03:00 Wagenknecht's foreign policy stances may present additional hurdles in forming alliances with
03:05 other parties.
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