I’d argue that the left was too divided before, but now are surging. Now that BSW has splintered out, Die Linke is ore unified than in decades. And with BSW seemingly shooting itself in the foot by self sabotaging their own state prospects, they have shown they’d rather prioritize being a pro Russia voice in the opposition than a constructive player for the people.
The BSWs leaving has helped focus the Linkspartei on its socialist, anti fascist core. And the voters seem to recognize it
I’d argue that the left was too divided before, but now are surging. Now that BSW has splintered out, Die Linke is ore unified than in decades. And with BSW seemingly shooting itself in the foot by self sabotaging their own state prospects, they have shown they’d rather prioritize being a pro Russia voice in the opposition than a constructive player for the people.
The BSWs leaving has helped focus the Linkspartei on its socialist, anti fascist core. And the voters seem to recognize it