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Sahra Wagenknecht Challenges Katja Wolf and Steffen Schütz in Thüringen BSW Power Struggle Amid Coalition Risks for Mario Voigt

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Published Apr 16, 2025, 03:28 PM

A power struggle is unfolding within the Thüringen branch of the BSW party, as Sahra Wagenknecht, the party's founder, seeks to challenge the current leadership. Katja Wolf and Steffen Schütz, the existing party leaders, are facing competition from candidates aligned with Wagenknecht. This internal conflict arises after the party's recent electoral setback in the Bundestag, which has prompted speculation about potential leadership changes. Should Wagenknecht's allies succeed in their bid for leadership, it could jeopardize the coalition government led by CDU Minister-President Mario Voigt. The situation is further complicated by the fact that Wolf and Schütz have expressed irritation over the interference from the party's national leadership in the Thüringen elections. The outcome of this power struggle could have significant implications for the stability of the Brombeer coalition in the state.

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Nordkurier

@Nordkurier

Politicians privately and personally: We present the candidates who want to become district administrators of the Mecklenburg Lake District. Torsten Koplin from the left this time. https://t.co/2LQNr0L6h4

stern

@sternde

In Thuringia, Katja Wolf is to be ousted from the BSW state leadership. Behind this is Sahra Wagenknecht, who is speaking out about the dispute for the first time. https://t.co/erONsyH3uS

WELT

@welt

Now a new BSW power struggle is breaking out https://t.co/lPe0A8HTqn https://t.co/HMW0in4Np9

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