Ferat Koçak
Winning the direct mandate in a district once labeled “unwinnable” was a strong signal — one I hope will be repeated in many more places. It proves that leftist politics can win strong majorities by focusing on broad working-class issues such as rents, prices and mobility, while absolutely taking a clear stance on anti-racism, feminism, climate justice and, of course, solidarity with Palestine.
Without ending the occupation and stopping German arms exports, there will be no just peace and no Palestinian state.
People are fed up with politics that deceive them and only serve the rich. As socialists we must stay grounded and prove that we want to do politics differently from the mainstream parties. We don’t need more politicians who have lost touch with reality. That’s why I limit my salary, use my platform to relentlessly put pressure on the government, and strengthen organizing efforts outside parliament.
With fierce attacks on the welfare state coming from conservatives and the Right, tolerated by the social democrats, it is Die Linke’s task to build collective strength in the neighborhoods, workplaces, and on the streets so that we can successfully fight back.
Auteur: Ferat Koçak
