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This concept of the conservative left has gained traction, particularly in Germany, where Sara Vargan, a significant figure in this movement, split from the left party over concerns that their focus had shifted too heavily towards identity politics, sidelining economic inequalities. Vargan’s party, the BSW, focuses on pre-distribution policies—those that aim to create wage increases before resorting to welfare solutions, such as raising minimum wages and protecting certain industries.