The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) is aiming for a strong presence in the Saxon elections

According to its coordinator in Saxony, Sabine Zimmermann, the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) is in the starting blocks and is experiencing a great deal of resonance. "There is a spirit of optimism. Many people are placing hope in us that we can make a difference. But we can only make a difference if we become strong," the long-time member of the Bundestag told the German Press Agency. However, the alliance does not see itself as a continuation of the Left Party, from which it will break away in the fall of 2023. "We don't want to be a Left 2.0."

In Saxony, the BSW's declared goal is to run in the local elections on 9 June and the state elections on 1 September, Zimmermann emphasized. However, it will not be possible to appear everywhere in the local elections. They will run wherever good work is already being done. The coordinator acknowledged the time pressure. "The deadline for the local elections is April 4. We have to have everything ready by mid-March. By then, a regional association must be founded, lists drawn up and signatures collected."