Die Linke, Germany's left-wing party, has elected Ines Schwerdtner and Jan van Aken as its new leaders, signaling a fresh start amid internal challenges.

The leadership change comes after a series of electoral defeats and internal conflicts, notably the split with Sahra Wagenknecht.

Schwerdtner and van Aken, who were elected with significant majorities, aim to unify the party and focus on key issues like high rents.

Their leadership was tested during a heated debate on the Middle East conflict, where they successfully navigated a compromise, avoiding internal strife.

The party now looks to regain parliamentary presence in the upcoming elections, focusing on direct mandates in strongholds.

The new leaders have 11 months to prepare for the Bundestag elections, hoping to revitalize Die Linke's political influence.