Berlin, Germany – The leader of the German Left party, Jan van Aken, is confident that his party will be represented in the upcoming federal parliament. In an interview with Phoenix, a German TV station, van Aken emphasized the importance of direct mandates, stating that if the party secures three of them, it is likely to gain more seats. He expressed optimism, claiming that the party is playing for at least four direct mandates.
Van Aken dismissed concerns about losing a crucial vote, assuring that the party will secure the necessary five percent of the vote to enter the Bundestag. He also highlighted the party’s unity, stating that the Left has never been more alive and vibrant than it is now.
According to van Aken, the party’s presence in the Bundestag is crucial, as it allows for the exposure of scandals that might have otherwise gone unnoticed. He believes that the party’s efforts in parliament have shed light on various issues, and without the Left, Germany would be in a state of “darkness and disarray.