German lawyer and left-wing politician
Key FactsNathusius renews criticism of CDU firewall against AfD
Oct 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- Clara von Nathusius renewed her criticism of the firewall against the AfD at the Körber Forum in Hamburg on Monday evening.
- She said the firewall had normalized the AfD’s völkisch wing and warned of absolute AfD majorities in states and nationally.
- According to Gysi, he and Ines Schwerdtner agreed on possible expulsion proceedings for denying Israel’s right to exist.
- An open letter from more than 120 Left politicians, including 17 members of parliament, criticized the joint antisemitism agreement.
At the moment we are behind the firewall, and not the AfD— Clara von Nathusius, CDU influencer, at the Stern Stunde event at the Körber Forum in Hamburg.
This time, the stern Hour focused on justice. Politician Gregor Gysi uses very strong language.
Gregor Gysi surprises with demand: "I hope discipline will now emerge within the Berlin Left"
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News, Background Information & Reports
GDR embrace in 30 square meters: Gregor Gysi in Wittenberge
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Instrumentalization of History: Gregor Gysi at the Thalia Theater: Gregor Gysi visits Dresden: The well-known Left Party politician spoke about the mistakes of ...
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Paid articlePaywall Gregor Gysi in Wittenberge: Commemoration of GDR victims in the Prignitz region
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Event tips - | Woodstock, Wurstmarkt and pub singing: Gregor Gysi in Hildburghausen, Woodstock sound in the Rhön, fairs in Rohr and Oberweid as well as numerous ...
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„Ich wäre nie in einer antisemitischen Partei. Und Gregor Gysi auch nicht“: Nach den Vorwürfen gegen die Linke in Berlin: Was Ex-Fraktionschef Dietmar Bartsch ...
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Gregor Gysi on Sahra Wagenknecht: "Her problem is that she doesn't have a father"
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Bundestag debate: "That was also the Nazis' stance," Gysi then accuses Merz: The Bundestag is debating the Left Party. But they prefer to talk about the ...
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Gregor Gysi in Paris: A lecture on the GDR with explosive memories: 36 years after the end of the GDR, the repercussions of this lecture reach from Paris to ...
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“That was also the Nazis' stance”: Dispute over the Left in Berlin escalates - | Gysi attacks Merz
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Gregor Gysi in the Sauerland: He says about Merz: "He can't let go of it": Gregor Gysi was a guest at the Literature Days in Meinerzhagen - | and didn't ...
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“That was also the Nazis’ stance”: Dispute over the Left in Berlin escalates - | Gysi attacks Merz
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Gysi: AfD's racism accusations against the Left Party "outrageous": The accusations against the Berlin Left Party have sparked a heated debate in the ...
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In the Kreuzberg festival hall this Sunday, people are embracing, dancing, and crying; most are wearing red. Gregor Gysi speaks of a "historic result ... Show more
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Those who want to save freedom, democracy, and the rule of law must be able to organize themselves. "But they aren't at the moment ... Show more
The Left Party extends a hand to the CDU in Saxony-Anhalt: While the Left Party is striking increasingly strident tones elsewhere, it is preparing for a ...
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Elif Eralp is leading in polls for the Berlin election: In the final stretch, she is relying on a left-wing "trio of pensioners"
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Gysi, Reichinnek, Ramelow on constant duty: Why the Left Party is sending its celebrity team to Saxony-Anhalt
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Key FactsLeft Party deploys prominent figures in Saxony-Anhalt campaign
Aug 25, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
- The state election in two weeks could put the CDU under pressure because its incompatibility resolution is intended to rule out cooperation with both the AfD and the Left Party.
- The platform scheduled for presentation in Berlin on August 24, 2026, includes 750 additional school social-work positions, free kindergarten lunches, increased support for fire services and a future fund.
- In recent months, Ines Schwerdtner, Heidi Reichinnek, Gregor Gysi, Dietmar Bartsch and Bodo Ramelow appeared alongside lead candidate Eva von Angern.
- CDU state legislator Tobias Krull considers talks with the Left Party necessary but rules out a joint government, while a CDU-led minority government could potentially depend on Left Party votes.
Ultimately there is no real difference between the CDU, which pursues fascist policies, the AfD, or the fascists themselves.— Luigi Pantisano, in an interview with Bild
Gregor Gysi on the Saxony-Anhalt election: "I tried to dissuade them": In the Saxony-Anhalt state election, the Left Party achieved its worst result since 1990 ...
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Election campaign with the "silver curls": The Left Party is fighting on three fronts in Saxony-Anhalt
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Gregor Gysi on the Saxony-Anhalt election: "I tried to dissuade them": In the Saxony-Anhalt state election, the Left Party achieved its worst result since 1990 ...
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Gregor Gysi on Political Disillusionment, Merz and Wagenknecht
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Gregor Gysi as a guest in the Waren town hall: You either like him or you don't. Those who want to experience Gregor Gysi have their reasons and can now do ...
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“No one will help me”: Scammers swindle widow out of 570,000 euros – money courier apprehended
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Maybrit Illner's TV review: Europe's strategy in dealing with Putin and Trump
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Political AI satire online: They reach millions with deepfakes of the Chancellor: In AI-manipulated videos, they parody Friedrich Merz, Robert Habeck ...
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Warning strikes in the retail | and wholesale sectors - | Gysi at rally at Wittenbergplatz
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Gysi and Sonneborn with a flash of brilliance: Rheine • Applause and cheers: Gregor Gysi and Martin Sonnenborn criticized the current government during their ...
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Gregor Gysi and Martin Sonneborn want to change the zeitgeist - | why the evening in Göttingen resonates
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Paid articlePaywall Shooting festival and chancellor debate: These are the events of the week in Duderstadt, the Eichsfeld region and the surrounding area
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State Election 2026 in Saxony-Anhalt: Silver Locks in Bernburg - | Packed House for Gysi, Bartsch, and Ramelow at the "The Left" Party Festival
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Gregor Gysi at the town hall: The 78-year-old wins over the hearts and minds of the people of Ulm
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The "fascism" statement by co-chairman Luigi Pantisano continues to concern the Left Party – | even at the election campaign kickoff in Magdeburg ... Show more
Key FactsLeft Party and CDU Clash Over Coalition Prospects
Jun 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nzz.ch
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nzz.ch
- Luigi Pantisano, newly elected co-chair of the Left Party, sharply criticizes the CDU, accusing it of fascist policies.
- The CDU in Saxony-Anhalt may need Left Party votes to secure re-election if the AfD fails to win a majority in autumn 2026.
- Pantisano's statements hinder cooperation as the Left Party moves away from moderate stances and adopts more radical rhetoric.
- Disagreement within the CDU about partnering with the Left Party has led some members to consider backing the AfD.
there is ultimately no difference between the CDU, which pursues fascist policies, the AfD, or the fascists themselves— Luigi Pantisano told Bild newspaper shortly before his election as co-chair of The Left
Paid side jobs: 7200 euros for one appearance - | Gregor Gysi is one of the highest earners in the Bundestag with his speeches
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Paid articlePaywall “Had to do things we didn’t want to do”: Gysi and Ramelow on the transformation of the Left Party
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Up to 2.7 million: Analysis reveals additional income in the Bundestag: A view inside the Bundestag (archive image)
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Diese Nebeneinkünfte haben die Abgeordneten im Bundestag: Hunderttausende Euro aus Vermietungen, Beteiligungen oder Vorträgen: Eine Auswertung von ...
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Books and currywurst: Gregor Gysi is coming to Hamm: The Left Party politician Gregor Gysi will be appearing at the Zentralhallen in Hamm ...
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"An Evening With": Gregor Gysi visits Hotel Hohenhaus: 50 guests attended the premiere of the "An Evening With" series. Olaf Seibicke, Hotel Director at ...
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Open letter from authors against Westend Verlag: “Right-wing reorientation”: Personalities like the Left Party politician Gregor Gysi sharply criticize the ...
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The Left’s Eva von Angern: A noblewoman lawyer as an alternative for Saxony-Anhalt?
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"People want politicians who take action and solve problems."
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Björn Höcke in the podcast "Unscripted": Where the firewall is useless: 3.5 million views on YouTube of Höcke's podcast appearance on "Ungeskriptet" ...
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"Maischberger": "We pay the most" - de Maizière criticizes healthcare system: Gregor Gysi and Thomas de Maizière clash on the ARD talk show "Maischberger" ...
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Key FactsHealthcare Reforms: Balancing Funding and Efficiency
May 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- Healthcare reforms face resistance as they include necessary cuts amid challenging conditions.
- Gregor Gysi calls for tax reforms to relieve health insurance funds and criticizes cuts in cancer screenings.
- De Maizière points out Germany’s high health expenditures coupled with structural inefficiencies lacking improved outcomes.
- De Maizière dismisses a minority government as impractical due to international obligations.
Now it's said that this will be the downfall for the insured.— Thomas de Maizière, during a discussion on health reforms on the ARD talk show Maischberger, about the impact of the reform plans on insured people.
Threatened demolition of residential buildings on the A100: With Gregor Gysi at the noise barrier strip
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ARD talk show "Maischberger" - | The guests and topics on Tuesday: On Tuesday, host Sandra Maischberger will welcome guests including Thomas de Maizière and ...
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Why Gregor Gysi makes TikTok videos at 78: Wo früher lange Reden die öffentliche Wahrnehmung prägten, dominieren heute Kurzvideos. Welche Chancen das bietet – ...
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His parents were guest workers. Now Luigi Pantisano wants to become leader of the Left Party.
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Key FactsLeft Party Rebuts Antisemitism Claims, Highlights Debate Culture
Apr 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Luigi Pantisano firmly rejects accusations of antisemitism against the Left Party and praises its culture of open debate.
- He underscores the importance of discussion spaces on the Middle East conflict, addressing concerns of younger members.
- The party affirms its support for Israel's right to exist and the security of Jewish communities globally.
- Pantisano condemns the Hamas attacks in October 2023 as severe war crimes but opposes retaliatory war crimes.
There can be no wavering on Israel's right to self-determination. We stand for the safety of Jews in Germany, worldwide, and also in Israel. That is not negotiable.— Luigi Pantisano, Left Party politician, Berlin – on the antisemitism accusations against the Left and the stance on Israel's self-determination and Jewish security
On private life and politics: Gregor Gysi is coming to Greifswald: Gregor Gysi offers rare insights into politics and his private life. His reading in Greifswald ...
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Holzhausen: Left Party politician Gregor Gysi is coming to the Hotel Hohenhaus: Hotel director Olaf Seibicke is launching the new event series "An Evening With" ...
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Middle East conflict becomes a burden for the Left: In recent months, things have gone smoothly for the Left. But internal party disputes increasingly threaten ...
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In Marburg, Martin Sonneborn and Gregor Gysi engaged in the "Chancellor Duel of Hearts"
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Anselm Grün in Tübingen: A monk gives stock market tips: The Benedictine monk Anselm Grün showed the friendly side of the Catholic Church during a conversation ...
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Bartsch, Gysi and Ramelow: “Anti-Zionism” must not become normal in the Left Party
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Paid articlePaywallKey FactsLeft-Wing Party Divides Over Antisemitism and Migration
Mar 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Gregor Gysi faces backlash within the Left party for addressing antisemitism among members with migrant backgrounds.
- The Migrant Left Working Group accuses Gysi of perpetuating racist narratives and deepening party divisions.
- Gysi is urged to retract his statements publicly, apologize, and participate in antiracist education programs.
- The ongoing dispute over antisemitism has led to expulsions and resignations within the party.
The linking of members with a migration background to an allegedly increasing antisemitism problem is unacceptable.— In a letter from the Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft Migrantische Linke to Gregor Gysi
“We short ones are the ecological future” - | Gregor Gysi in Hohenhameln between wit and world politics
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Antisemitism - | When Gregor Gysi is bullied by leftists: The Left Party is no longer the old East German party. Today it is dominated by its new members in the ...
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Paid articlePaywall What brings you to Hohenhameln, Gregor Gysi?: Hohenhameln - | Germany's most famous leftist, Gregor Gysi, doesn't believe in God ...
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Open letter: Left Party members attack their party icon Gysi: The dispute over the Middle East is escalating again within the Left Party. In an "open letter ...
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Left Party leader criticizes Gysi for migration statement - | unfairly, according to Lanz: "Does that make him a racist?"
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Dispute within the Left: Migrant working group in the Left accuses Gysi of racism
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Wolfgang Grupp speaks publicly for the first time about his suicide attempt: Months after his suicide attempt, Wolfgang Grupp is back on stage - | and answers ...
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Over 300 visitors listen to Gregor Gysi on the state of the nation.: The Left Party politician spoke in a village church about Germany's future ...
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