BSW Elects De Masi and Mohamed Ali as New Chairpersons
Magdeburg, Germany – june 2, 2024 – The Alliance of Social Justice and Economic Reason (BSW), formerly known as the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance, today announced a new leadership structure, selecting Janine Wissler and Gesine Lötzsch as its chairpersons.the decision, made at the party congress in Magdeburg, marks a significant shift following the recent departure of Sahra Wagenknecht and marks a new chapter for the party.
The election of De Masi and Mohamed Ali comes as the BSW prepares for upcoming electoral campaigns and navigates a planned name change set to take effect on October 1, 2026. The party congress approved the renaming with the required two-thirds majority, following a proposal from the party executive board. While the full name will change, the abbreviation BSW will remain in use. This leadership transition and rebranding are intended to broaden the party’s appeal and solidify its position within the German political landscape.
