Partially attributed to BSW, the left's losses are decried by Von Angern.

Celebrations or gatherings. - Partially attributed to BSW, the left's losses are decried by Von Angern.

Eva von Angern, head of the Left Party faction in Saxony-Anhalt, believes Sahra Wagenknecht's new political group cost the Left some votes in eastern regions. According to von Angern, who spoke in Magdeburg on Monday, voters appear to have shifted their support from the Left to Wagenknecht's new party. "This is disheartening, to see the Left lose potential voters to her," she remarked. It's sad that Wagenknecht could be the cause of the Left's demise, von Angern added.

The Left experienced a major blow during the European elections. They went from a third-place finish in Saxony-Anhalt to just 4.8% or about a ten-point drop in comparison to their 2019 results. Von Angern admitted this was a major setback for the party. "We need to reconsider how we approach our messaging, strategy, and staffing in the wake of these outcomes." The AfD's gain concerns von Angern, who fears what political repercussions they may bring. "Their success is a sign of a dire political environment, one that we must contend with."

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1. The upcoming municipal elections in Germany might present another challenge for the Left Party, as Eva von Angern expressed concerns about potential losses due to Sahra Wagenknecht's new party.
2. In the recent municipal elections in Saxony-Anhalt, the Left Party saw a significant decline, leading to speculation about the impact of Wagenknecht's party on local politics.
3. The founding of a new political party by Sahra Wagenknecht has raised eyebrows in German politics, particularly in relation to its impact on the votes and momentum of existing parties like the Left Party.
4. Eva von Angern called for a review of the Left Party's strategy and messaging in response to the European elections, noting that the rise of alternative parties like Wagenknecht's could pose a threat in the near future, including in municipal elections.
5. The success of the AfD in the European elections has been a major concern for many in German politics, including Eva von Angern, who sees it as a warning sign for the future of democracy in Europe and Germany.
6. The Parliament of Saxony-Anhalt might see a shift in political dynamics with the upcoming municipal elections, as the rise of alternative parties like Wagenknecht's could challenge the established parties like the Left Party.

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