Left Party Congress: New class struggle and old conflict lines

Left Party Day after election success without any significant directional struggles. Individual tight votes on the issues of rearmament and Israel/Palestine.

In the Bundestag election she was the surprise winner: the left. At a party congress she celebrated the success now. But at the end it was still tricky for the party leader. By Bianca Schwarz.[more]]>

The left celebrates its new power with exuberant self-confidence and hard attacks on the new chancellor. But old demons won't get rid of it, especially on the Middle East.

At the Left Party Congress in Chemnitz, the euphoria of election success is clearly resonating. Delegates argue fiercely, but hardly anyone can speak of faults.

At the party congress in Chemnitz, the left is looking for its role – between critique of capitalism and the desire for recognition. At the same time, the party is fighting for its attitude towards Israel – once again.

Young, hip, sexy: This is how the left presents itself at its party congress in Chemnitz. But its enormous growth also poses problems for the party.