Germany's socialist Left Party is flying high

The left has decided on its future political orientation at its party congress in Chemnitz. The more than 500 delegates voted by a large majority in favour of the key proposal "We are the hope", which focuses on consumer prices, rents and taxes.

Shortly after the election of Friedrich Merc as German chancellor, the Left Congress takes place in Kemnica. The motto of the congress is: "We are hope." The first step was taken with the success in the federal elections.

Left-Bundesparteitag advises on further course after election success and member rush. Party leadership disciplines board member.

Germany's socialist Left Party is flying high

Shortly after the new government has taken office, the smallest opposition party in the Bundestag is taking stock of its recent success at a party conference in Chemnitz. Its motto is "We are the hope."

The party is suddenly successful again, but it also has its hands full - with its many new members, with a new role in the Bundestag. There is a lot to talk about.

After its success in the Bundestag election, the left wants to define its role as a left-wing opposition. This weekend, the party congress in Chemnitz will focus on critique of capitalism and programmatic renewal.