Sahra Wagenknecht, the co-founder of the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW), has announced plans to rebrand the party after the upcoming German federal election. In an exclusive interview with the Spiegel, Wagenknecht stated that the party’s abbreviation, BSW, will remain unchanged, expressing her satisfaction that the public is now familiar with the party’s name.
While a new name is being considered, Wagenknecht revealed that “Bündnis für Sicherheit und Wohlstand” (Union for Security and Prosperity) is one of the options being explored. However, she emphasized that a final decision has not been made.
The party’s original name, Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht, was intended as a temporary measure, Wagenknecht explained, citing the party’s busy first year of operation as the reason for the delay in rebranding. She also clarified that the inclusion of her name in the party’s original title was a deliberate choice to help the public recognize the party, but acknowledged that this may not be a long-term solution.
In the same interview, Wagenknecht dispelled rumors of her potential retirement from politics, stating that she has no plans to step down.