New wind in Brandenburg: Friederike Benda leads Wagenknecht party
New wind in Brandenburg: Friederike Benda leads Wagenknecht party
Kleinmachnow, Deutschland - The political landscape in Brandenburg recently changed a lot with the choice of Friederike Benda as the new party leader of the Sahra Wagenknecht alliance (BSW). At the party congress in Kleinmachnow, Benda received a clear majority of 77 percent of the vote and thus prevailed against her challenger Vinzenz Lorenz, who was only able to preserve 30 votes. This election is important against the background of an already tense political climate in Brandenburg, because the BSW had only received 9 percent of the vote in the last federal election, a catastrophic result for the party.
With her choice,Benda has announced a confident course and emphasizes that the party wants to establish itself through its own strength in order not to be a game ball of political conditions. In contrast to Lorenz, who demanded better integration of the base and criticized the communication between leadership and members, Benda wants to drive a clear course that is also delimited by the AfD. It rejects a fire wall against the AfD and sees it as a measure that ultimately contributes to strengthening this party. The AfD regional association in Brandenburg is currently classified as a right-wing extremist suspicion, but the assessment remains on ice due to legal disputes, such as [berliner-zeitung.de] (https://www.berliner-zeitung.de/mensch-metropole/brandenburg-wahl-ein--fickt--giese------------------------------- --li. Notice.
benda and government responsibility
Interestingly, Benda is not integrated into the cabinet discipline of the red-purple government, so that it is not under the pressure of the classic government discipline. While she critically commented on the security policy and the effects of upgrade, she at the same time makes it clear that she considers government investments in Thuringia and Brandenburg to be disappointing. This assessment could indicate problems within the coalition, especially since the party is known for its critical attitude towards the federal government, especially with regard to sanctions against Russia, which in their opinion endanger prosperity and jobs.The previous BSW boss and current Vice Prime Minister Robert Crumbach remains finance minister and has spoken out for a close coordination with the party leadership. Nevertheless, Crumbach also announced his resignation in spring due to the burden of his offices. Benda, on the other hand, is planning to establish 18 district associations as well as the introduction of state working groups and a youth organization to breathe new life into the party while she wants to increase the existing number of members of around 180.
outlook for the state elections
not far from these developments, Brandenburg can be found in a critical phase, with only 369 days until the next state election. The political competition is given in particular by the rise of the AfD. Since 2019, the SPD, which has been leading the government since the turn, has been doing everything they can to maintain its position. The creation of a stable government could be put through their paces for voters, especially if you take into account the challenges in front of which the current coalition is facing.
A comment by Amira Mohamed Ali, the Co-Federal Chairman of the BSW, recently praised Benda and her team's work. All in all, it is clear: Benda has a good knack for an independent course in the BSW and thus stands out from the traditional conventions. However, it remains to be seen whether this is sufficient to go successfully in the next election campaign. The political waves in Brandenburg have already been cooked properly, and the race has just started. The next few months could be decisive for how the BSW positions itself under Benda.
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