Sahra Wagenknecht
Founder of the BSW (Bundnis Sahra Wagenknecht) party in 2024. Former Die Linke politician who combines left-wing economics with conservative social positions and opposition to military aid to Ukraine.
Sahra Wagenknecht serves in the office of Leader of BSW, a role that shapes how power is exercised, how institutions operate, and how political decisions are carried through in practice.
At a Glance
Sahra Wagenknecht (born 1969) serves as Leader of BSW, affiliated with Bundnis Sahra Wagenknecht. The office gives Sahra Wagenknecht a direct role in how power is exercised in Germany, whether through executive decisions, party leadership, legislative influence, or state administration.
Sahra Wagenknecht has been involved in 1 tracked election. Those contests matter because election results shape public legitimacy, bargaining power, and the room a politician has to govern or recover after a loss.
Details
- birth year
- 1969
- office
- Leader of BSW
- historical status
- current
Overview
Sahra Wagenknecht founded her eponymous party (BSW) in 2024 after leaving Die Linke. She combines left-wing economic positions with culturally conservative stances and opposition to military aid for Ukraine, drawing voters from both the left and right.
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