Left Party's Schwerdtner challenges CDU's refusal to cooperate in Saxony-Anhalt
Ines Schwerdtner, co-leader of the Left Party in Saxony-Anhalt, has criticised the CDU’s long-standing refusal to work with her party. She called the policy of ‘incompatibility’ a mistake and hinted at possible support for a CDU-led minority government. Her focus remains on delivering practical improvements for residents rather than rigid political alliances. Schwerdtner dismissed the CDU’s blanket rejection of cooperation as outdated and counterproductive. She argued that voters care more about real progress—such as better education and free kindergarten years—than about coalition disputes.
Her willingness to back a CDU minority government comes with conditions. She wants the Christian Democrats to adopt more left-leaning social policies. At the same time, she has made clear her determination to block the far-right AfD from gaining any government influence. Beyond coalition talks, Schwerdtner stressed her party’s commitment to defending democracy. She pledged to push for policies that improve daily life, from stronger social protections to education reforms. For her, the priority is countering the AfD’s agenda by advancing left-wing solutions.
The Left Party’s stance could reshape Saxony-Anhalt’s political landscape. Schwerdtner’s offer of conditional support may pressure the CDU to reconsider its position. Meanwhile, her focus remains on social change and keeping the AfD out of power.
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