Former Football Manager Ruhnert to Become BSW General Secretary - BSW Party Reshuffles Leadership as Wagenknecht Steps Down from Co-Chair Role
The Alliance Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) party is set for major leadership changes. Founder Sahra Wagenknecht will step down as co-chair but remain active in shaping the party’s future. Meanwhile, football manager Oliver Ruhnert has been nominated as the new secretary-general, marking a shift in direction for the young political group.
Sahra Wagenknecht announced she would leave her role as co-chair to lead a new commission on core values. She described the move as necessary for the party’s growth but warned of challenges ahead. Comparing the situation to Ruhnert’s early days at Union Berlin, she framed his nomination as a 'major coup'—like a 'blockbuster transfer' in college football.
The BSW is preparing for a leadership vote in December, with Ruhnert poised to take a central role. Wagenknecht’s shift to a values-focused position and the party’s rebranding suggest a strategic pivot. Ruhnert’s background in sports management and his emphasis on practical policies will likely shape the BSW’s approach in the coming months.
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