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Moreover, Die Linke has positioned itself as a counterweight to the rightward shift in German politics, especially concerning migration policies. Following a controversial motion passed by the conservative CDU/CSU coalition urging a crackdown on migration—with support from the AfD—the left party's co-lead candidate, Heidi Reinken, delivered a passionate speech that resonated widely on social media. Her fiery address gained millions of views and sparked a wave of new memberships for Die Linke.
The party's effective use of online platforms appears to resonate with younger voters, with many signing up for membership. Recent polling indicates that Die Linke enjoys support among 18 to 29-year-olds, significantly up from 8% in the previous election cycle.