German Left faction unveils 'Anti-Merz program' after state elections

Following state elections in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin, Left faction leaders Heidi Reichinnek and Sören Pellmann announced an 'Anti-Merz program' targeting Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz. The move signals intensified opposition rhetoric ahead of federal elections, though policy specifics remain unclear. This reflects the Left's attempt to position itself as the primary opposition to the CDU/CSU.