A wave of departures is hitting Sahra Wagenknecht’s BSW party ahead of the upcoming election in Saxony-Anhalt, with 21 members resigning in protest. The resignations stem from Wagenknecht’s perceived overtures to the far-right AfD party. Specifically, her attempts to court AfD lead candidate Ulrich Siegmund have been rebuffed, adding to the internal strife. This rejection, combined with Wagenknecht's broader signaling towards the AfD, has proven a breaking point for many within the BSW. The departures represent a significant blow to the fledgling political alliance, raising questions about its future stability. This situation highlights the tensions within the German political landscape regarding potential cooperation with the right-wing. The election in Saxony-Anhalt is expected to be closely contested, and this internal turmoil within the BSW adds another layer of complexity.