Anti-Migrant Stance by Russia - Wagenknecht is amassing a 13% following in this region.
The bleak Tower Hotel on the outskirts of Schwedt, during a Saturday morning: The initial 33 members of the Left Party Alliance (LPA) headed by Sahra Wagenknecht from Brandenburg have convened to inaugurate their state chapter. Present are numerous former leftists, including Mayor of Templin Detlef Tabbert (63) and Potsdam's Hans-Jürgen Scharfenberg (70). The group also features disillusioned ex-Social Democrats such as Monika Keilholz, Reinhard Zarneckow (80), and Robert Crumbach (61).
The titleholder is absent. Sahra Wagenknecht is currently campaigning in Mannheim. In her place, co-leader Amira Mohamed Ali (44) outlines the party stance, with strong language. "The uncontrolled immigration of recent years has intensified various social issues in this nation," asserts the Muslim daughter of an Egyptian, "rather than losing grip, we demand swift asylum processes at the EU's external borders and secure third countries!"
The participants echo the far-right AfD's perspective on several subjects.
Mohamed Ali reproaches the "irresponsible military policies of the other parties." Similar to the Russia-backers of the far right, the LPA seeks to halt military aid to Ukraine, contribute billions more for oil and gas from warlord Putin. Like the AfD, the LPA opposes a CO2 tax and early coal phase-out.
Mohamed Ali refrains from mentioning her adversaries explicitly. Following a question, she clarifies: "We reject any collaboration. We're the sincere choice for all dissatisfied by present politics."
Her principal target is the Greens. "A bicycle won't get you far on the land," Mohamed Ali vented, demonstrating her disdain for Özdemir's meat tax and Habeck's heating law.
The LPA leader cannot wait for the state elections: "I'm thrilled!" Her prospects appears positive: As per the latest INSA survey, 13% of Brandenburg citizens prefer voting for the Wagenknecht Alliance. "We've made our mark," Mohamed Ali beamed. Potsdam's Robert Crumbach (61), a labor judge with a history in the SPD for 40 years, is elected as state leader with merely 30 votes.
What adjustments can the party bring about in Brandenburg?
State issues include the Ukraine war, heating regulations, and border controls. LPA state leader Crumbach: "If the federal government fails to engage in negotiations with Russia, Brandenburg's administration needs to foster an openness to negotiate!"
The LPA hasn't yet unveiled their plan for the state elections. By August 5th, they must submit one along with their candidate list and 2,000 supporter signatures to the state election commission. State secretary Stefan Roth (37) is optimistic: "We've acquired 1,300 supporters already. We'll gather the rest on the street."
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Source: symclub.org
