Sahra Wagenknecht, leader of the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW), has called for a new approach in dealing with the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

She criticized the current strategy of outright rejection of AfD proposals, arguing that it has not hindered the party's influence.

Wagenknecht emphasized the need for pragmatic politics that address citizens' concerns, rather than leaving them frustrated.

This stance comes amid comments from BSW's Thuringian candidate, Katja Wolf, who suggested openness to discussing AfD initiatives if they are reasonable.

The CDU's Mario Voigt has accused BSW of potentially tolerating an AfD minority government, a claim Wolf dismissed as absurd.

The debate intensifies as the Thuringian state election approaches, with BSW and CDU in a tight race for second place.