US EditionThe Left Party Leader Schwerdtner: Number of Members More than Doubled Within One Year
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The Party The Left has more than doubled the number of its members in the past year.
The left has welcomed tens of thousands of new members within a year, who have also significantly rejuvenated the base. This has stopped the loss of members. According to party leader Schwerdtner, many of them also play an active role.
The Left Party won tens of thousands of new members last year. Party leader Schwerdtner speaks of an "enormous influx" – and has an explanation for this.
The Left Party recorded a huge influx last year. Especially younger people and women joined the party.
The Left Party looks back on an unprecedented year of success. The number of members of the party has more than doubled. "This enormous influx does not come about," says Co-party leader Ines Schwerdtner. She mentions two reasons for the increase.
The Left Party experienced a surge in membership in 2025. As of December 31, 2025, the party had a total of 123,126 members, reports the "Bild" newspaper (Saturday edition). This more than doubles the membership compared to the previous year. At the end of 2024, the Left Party reported 58,532 members, and at the end of 2023, the figure was 50,251. The membership structure changed significantly last year. The average age of party members is curr…
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