BSW tripled its membership since the new year, following Sahra Wagenknecht's promise of a more open door policy
Membership count at BSW has significantly increased over four times since the year's start. - Membership at BSW has experienced a significant surge, with a 200% increase recorded since the start of the year.
No more exclusionary membership tactics for the BSW! After a disappointing run at the Bundestag election, losing by a hair's breadth to the five percent threshold, the party's leader, Sahra Wagenknecht, promised a shift in the admission practices.
In the early days, the BSW was like a fortress, selectively allowing new members in. But during the winter election campaign, which was brought on by the split of the traffic light coalition, the party found itself short-staffed and lacking in assistance.
Lately, it seems that Wagenknecht has kept her word, as rumors swirl that the BSW has more than tripled its membership since the start of the year. If true, this open-door policy could help them regain their populist edge and increase their visibility on the political scene.
It's worth noting that the BSW's failure to enter the Bundestag was not just about the membership issue. The party faced criticism for focusing too little on Ukraine as a central campaign issue. Moreover, many felt that by jumping into regional governments, the BSW lost its outsider status, which is a hallmark of their anti-establishment image.
To verify these rumors about the membership increase, one should turn to official BSW announcements or statements from the party's leadership. Regardless, it's clear that the party is taking steps to rebuild and realign their political goals with their target audience following their setback in the Bundestag election.
The BSW's membership has indeed more than tripled since the start of the year, aligning with Sahra Wagenknecht's announcement of a more open admission policy. This growth, if confirmed, might help the party regain its popular edge and boost its visibility in business, finance, politics, and general-news sectors.
