The far-left Die Linke party in Germany celebrated a strong election result by chanting Antifa slogans in the Bundestag. The party saw a surge in support, especially from young voters, and capitalized on fears of the 'far-right' AfD. Former leader Sahra Wagenknecht broke away from Die Linke to form her own party.
Key Points
Late surge in support for Die Linke party
Utilization of fears of 'far-right' AfD to attract voters
Former leader Sahra Wagenknecht formed her own party
Pros
Strong election result for Die Linke party
Success in attracting young voters
Cons
Controversy over chanting Antifa slogans in Bundestag
Division within the party leading to breakaway by former leader Sahra Wagenknecht