Sabine Zimmermann calls for more grit and determination from the BSW in Saxony

The former state chairwoman of the BSW in Saxony, Sabine Zimmermann, is calling for the party to become more involved in political issues and for less restraint in the Dresden state parliament. «Where is our determination? Where is the political bite?" Zimmermann asked the delegates at the BSW state party conference in Leipzig. «We are too quiet. That worries me when I look into Saxony.”

The founding chairwoman of the regional association criticized that the party was not founded in order to run as quietly as possible in parliament and to establish itself comfortably. It takes less restraint and working on a profile, said Zimmermann. After entering the state parliament, the party also has the opportunity to participate in politics in Saxony-Anhalt. “We must not waste this opportunity.”

BSW should present demands in budget negotiations

With a view to the CDU/SPD-led minority government in Saxony's search for its current budget draft, Zimmermann said that the BSW should not agree to this without submitting its own substantive demands. «I want a political force. That’s why we set up the BSW in Saxony.”

In the state elections in Saxony in 2024, the BSW, with Sabine Zimmermann as the top candidate, achieved 11.8 percent and entered the state parliament as the third strongest force with 15 members. About a year ago, Zimmermann declared that he would not run for state chairmanship again for health reasons. She also resigned from the state parliament in January.