Saxony-Anhalt: BSW is planning a groundbreaking party conference before the state elections in 2026!

Saxony-Anhalt: BSW is planning a groundbreaking party conference before the state elections in 2026!

On November 29, 2025, a special party conference of the Alliance Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) will take place in Burg near Magdeburg. The initiators, namely the Harz, Altmark and Börde/Jerichower-Land district associations, have set themselves the goal of defining a clear campaign strategy for the upcoming state elections in Saxony-Anhalt and clarifying differences within the party. The aim is to determine the direction of the BSW and to identify central focal points and strategic goals for the 2026 election campaign.

BSW spokesman Eike Goreczka emphasizes the need to unify different opinions into a consistent course. The focus should also be on the strength of internal party cohesion. However, according to reports, the struggle for power and direction within the BSW is coming to a head, which could result in the desired deselection of some members of the state executive board. There is open discussion about the political course in the country, which is of central importance given the upcoming state elections on September 6, 2026. The development within the party could therefore have a significant impact on the elections, as the Prime Minister Reiner Haseloff (CDU) and his coalition, who is up for election, will also remain in view.

Political climate and election preparation

In Saxony-Anhalt the political landscape is about to be transformed. Prime Minister Reiner Haseloff, who has been in office since 2011 and leads a coalition of the CDU, SPD and FDP, is aiming for his third term in office. Despite his experience, his age of 70 could become an issue in the election campaign. The opposition, especially the AfD with its top candidate Martin Reichardt, is striving to remain the strongest opposition force. The Left, represented by Eva von Angern, is also hoping for a comeback after losing votes in the last election in 2021.

The challenges facing the parties should not be underestimated. Skilled labor shortages, structural change and industrial transformation are important issues that all parties must bring to the table. The coal phase-out, as well as digitalization, are seen as key points that should provide voters with new perspectives and improvements in the infrastructure. The SPD and FDP are also worried about returning to the state parliament.

Overall, the upcoming BSW party conference can be seen as a key event that could influence not only the direction of one's own party, but possibly also the entire political landscape of Saxony-Anhalt. The coming months are crucial and all eyes are on the campaigners.