Episode 141: Germany’s Other Populist Party
From The Zeitgeist by American-German Institute
February 25, 2026 · 32 min
About this episode
This episode discusses the early successes of Germany's BSW party and its impact on the political landscape.
The BSW (formerly the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance, now Alliance for Social Justice and Economic Reason) had early successes after its founding in 2024, winning seats in the European Parliament and …
Topics covered
- populism
- politics
- Germany
- European Parliament
- social justice
Keywords
- BSW
- populist party
- Sahra Wagenknecht
- European Parliament
- social justice
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BSW, Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance, Alliance for Social Justice and Economic Reason
Places: Germany
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