What's Left of the German Left? w/ Jacobin DE editor Loren Balhorn
Mad in Germany
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Legacy and Tensions of Die Linke
This chapter examines the complex legacy of Sarah Wagenknecht and the internal dynamics of Die Linke within the German left. It highlights ideological rifts, particularly around immigration and austerity policies, and discusses how these tensions have shaped the party's evolution and activism since 2015. The discussion also contextualizes these challenges within the historical backdrop of East German ideologies and the impact of the 1968 movements on contemporary leftist organizing.
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