Sahra Wagenknecht, a prominent German politician, is at the center of a political storm in Eastern Germany.

Her party, BSW, is engaged in coalition talks with the CDU and SPD in Thuringia, Saxony, and Brandenburg.

Wagenknecht's demands include a controversial "peace clause" opposing US missile deployment in Germany and military aid to Ukraine.

This stance has sparked tension, particularly with the CDU, whose leader, Friedrich Merz, supports aiding Ukraine.

Wagenknecht's strategy appears twofold: either to leverage her influence to shift national discourse or to consolidate protest votes by remaining in opposition.

The outcome of these negotiations could significantly impact Germany's political landscape, challenging traditional alliances and policies.