Left Forward

🔬 Analytical 📺 Media Savvy 🗡️ Ruthless

A former corporate communications strategist turned political provocateur, Gisela Fuchs wields sharp rhetoric and calculated media campaigns to dismantle opposition narratives with ruthless efficiency.

Katharina Fuchs

Activist · Age 41

Katharina Fuchs wields her sharp analytical mind and media acumen like a scalpel, cutting through opposition with ruthless precision—her network of backroom deals and public manipulation keeps the party’s enemies guessing.

🔬 Analytical 📺 Media Savvy 🗡️ Ruthless 🔗 Well Connected

Heidi Günther

Activist · Age 45

A former data analyst turned political strategist, Heidi climbed the ranks from local campaigns to party leadership by leveraging her sharp analytical mind and uncanny ability to turn abstract ideals into winnable policies.

🚀 Ambitious 🔬 Analytical 🌍 Outsider ⚖️ Pragmatist

Klaus Jung

Activist · Age 51

A former corporate lobbyist turned activist, Klaus Jung leveraged his sharp political instincts and vast network of elite contacts to become one of the party’s most effective power brokers.

🚀 Ambitious 🏙️ Street Smart 🔗 Well Connected

Emilia Keller

Activist · Age 48

Emilia Keller climbed from factory floors to backroom dealmaking, wielding her working-class roots and sharp wit to charm even the fiercest opponents while keeping the party’s internal factions in line.

✨ Charismatic 🎭 Eccentric 🤝 Loyal 🔗 Well Connected 🔨 Working Class Background

Friedrich Krause

Activist · Age 50

A former corporate lobbyist turned insider, he now leverages his deep connections to dismantle the very systems he once profited from, using his media savvy to turn corporate secrets into public ammunition.

🎤 Fantastic Speaker 🤝 Loyal 📺 Media Savvy ⚖️ Pragmatist 🔗 Well Connected

Felix Krüger

Activist · Age 47

Once a critical journalist exposing corporate corruption, Felix Krüger now leverages his media expertise to outmaneuver opponents, combining ruthless pragmatism with a sharp eye for policy leverage.

🔬 Analytical 📺 Media Savvy 🌍 Outsider ⚖️ Pragmatist

Lea Köhler

Activist · Age 41

A former investigative journalist turned activist, Lea Köhler navigates media landscapes with sharp insight but stumbles in public forums, where her quiet intensity still manages to captivate supporters.

🔬 Analytical ✨ Charismatic 🌟 Idealist 📺 Media Savvy 🤐 Poor Speaker

Michael Lange

Activist · Age 65

A charismatic union leader with decades of experience navigating backroom deals and media storms, Michael Lange built his reputation as a dealmaker who can turn even the most contentious debates into winnable campaigns.

🚀 Ambitious ✨ Charismatic 📺 Media Savvy ⚖️ Pragmatist 🏙️ Street Smart

Alexander Lehmann

Activist · Age 54

A former university professor turned policy advisor, Alexander Lehmann left the ivory tower to challenge the political establishment with sharp analysis and media-savvy campaigns that expose systemic inequalities.

🎓 Academic 🔬 Analytical 📺 Media Savvy 🌍 Outsider

Marie Lehmann

Activist · Age 39

A rising star in left-wing politics, Marie Lehmann’s electrifying speeches have made her a media darling and a force to be reckoned with, as she leverages her sharp rhetoric to climb the political ranks.

🚀 Ambitious 🎤 Fantastic Speaker 📺 Media Savvy

Tobias Maier

🎭 Eccentric ⚖️ Pragmatist 🔗 Well Connected

Tobias Maier’s unconventional charm and sharp political instincts have turned him into a behind-the-scenes powerbroker, weaving together unlikely alliances while defying expectations at every turn.

Karl Müller

Activist · Age 32

Raised in a factory worker’s household, the idealistic firebrand cut his teeth organizing strikes before turning his raw energy into radical policy proposals that energized disillusioned youth.

🚀 Ambitious 🌟 Idealist 🔨 Working Class Background 🔥 Firebrand

Alex Peters

Activist · Age 66

Once heir to a family fortune, Alex Peters abandoned privilege at 30 to become a gauntlet-throwing advocate for the working class, using wealth and well-oiled connections to bankroll radical campaigns that rewrote local labor laws.

✨ Charismatic 🤝 Loyal 💰 Wealthy 🔗 Well Connected 🔥 Firebrand

Anna Peters

Activist · Age 34

A former student protest leader turned viral political commentator, Anna Peters leveraged her fiery speeches and sharp media savvy to become a rising star in grassroots movements, hungry to turn radical ideas into tangible power.

🚀 Ambitious 📺 Media Savvy 🔥 Firebrand

Jana Schmid

🚀 Ambitious 🔬 Analytical 🤝 Loyal 🔨 Working Class Background 🔥 Firebrand

A lifelong factory worker who rose through the ranks of wildcat strikes, Jana Schmid still carries the scars of Saxenheim’s labor wars—her fiery speeches and unshakable loyalty to the cause making her the party’s most electrifying grassroots organizer.

Lea Schmid

Activist · Age 66

Lea Schmid’s sharp instincts and unshakable principles made her a trusted fixer in backroom deals—until she walked away from a lucrative consultancy over ethical lines.

🛡️ Incorruptible 🏙️ Street Smart 🔗 Well Connected

Elisabeth Schwarz

Activist · Age 43

A reality TV star turned populist firebrand, Elisabeth Schwarz parlayed her fame into street-level credibility before leveraging it into a national movement that demands attention—on her terms.

🚀 Ambitious ⭐ Celebrity ✨ Charismatic 🏙️ Street Smart 🔗 Well Connected

Gisela Schwarz

Activist · Age 39

A trust-fund heiress who traded privilege for activism, Gisela Schwarz wields her sharp media instincts and inherited wealth to sculpt narratives that mobilize movements, even when idealism clashes with pragmatism.

🌟 Idealist 📺 Media Savvy 💰 Wealthy

Katharina Schwarz

Activist · Age 35

A millennial firebrand with an unlikely blend of idealism and pragmatism, Katharina Schwarz bridges generational divides with her relentless optimism and knack for forging unexpected alliances.

🌟 Idealist ⚖️ Pragmatist 🔗 Well Connected

Nina Schwarz

Activist · Age 67

A former banker turned political operator, Nina Schwarz leverages her ruthless efficiency and deep industry connections to dismantle old power structures and reshape the financial landscape from within.

🏦 Former Banker 🗡️ Ruthless 🔗 Well Connected

Hans Vogel

Activist · Age 68

A self-made millionaire turned firebrand orator, Hans Vogel uses his inherited fortune and media connections to fund bold campaigns and outmaneuver establishment opponents with theatrical stunts.

🎭 Eccentric 🎤 Fantastic Speaker 📺 Media Savvy 🌍 Outsider 💰 Wealthy

Thomas Walter

Activist · Age 67

A former investment banker who walked away from six-figure bonuses, Thomas Walter trades Wall Street suits for town hall megaphones, using his financial acumen and media savvy to expose the rot at the heart of the economy.

✨ Charismatic 🏦 Former Banker 🤝 Loyal 📺 Media Savvy 🌍 Outsider

Brigitte Weber

Activist · Age 38

At 25, Brigitte Weber’s sharp mind and effortless charm turned her student protests into viral media moments, blending data-driven strategy with the raw energy of a generation demanding change.

🔬 Analytical ✨ Charismatic 📺 Media Savvy 🔨 Working Class Background

Sophie Weber

Activist · Age 52

A former investigative journalist turned firebrand orator, Sophie Weber has spent two decades exposing corruption and amplifying marginalized voices, using her media savvy to turn scandals into political momentum and her charisma to rally disillusioned voters behind her idealistic vision.

🚀 Ambitious ✨ Charismatic 🎤 Fantastic Speaker 🌟 Idealist 📺 Media Savvy

Christa Wolf

🎓 Academic ✨ Charismatic 🤝 Loyal 📺 Media Savvy 🔗 Well Connected

A respected academic and policy architect, Christa Wolf’s sharp intellect and unshakable loyalty to the movement have earned her the trust of both grassroots activists and corporate elites, ensuring her influence stretches from the streets to the boardroom.

Seats held in Saxenheim

Political representation across legislatures

Bundesrat

69 seats · 64 occupied

Seats held

Standing

Chamber share

7.2%

Bundestag

650 seats · 598 occupied

Seats held

Standing

Chamber share

7.7%

Legislative History

Proposals Made

Legislative proposals submitted by Left Forward

Enacted April 22, 2022 • Left Forward

Passed

Proposed by Left Forward
Enacted April 22, 2022

Financial Oversight And Public Ownership Act of 2022

Banks need stronger oversight because reckless decisions can leave ordinary people paying the price. Natural monopolies are different: where real …

Financial Oversight And Public Ownership Act of 2022

Banks need stronger oversight because reckless decisions can leave ordinary people paying the price. Natural monopolies are different: where real competition is impossible, essential services should be publicly owned and …

Enacted April 3, 2021 • Left Forward

Passed

Proposed by Left Forward
Enacted April 3, 2021

High Living Wage Act of 2021

Raising the minimum to a high living wage ensures workers can afford basic needs, reducing poverty and boosting local economies …

High Living Wage Act of 2021

Raising the minimum to a high living wage ensures workers can afford basic needs, reducing poverty and boosting local economies through increased spending.

Draft • Created April 23, 2020 • Left Forward

Draft

Proposed by Left Forward
Created April 23, 2020

Sentencing Reform For Fairness of 2020

Judges need flexibility to tailor fair sentences rather than rigid mandatory minimums that can disproportionately punish repeat offenders.

Sentencing Reform For Fairness of 2020

Judges need flexibility to tailor fair sentences rather than rigid mandatory minimums that can disproportionately punish repeat offenders.

Enacted Feb. 21, 2020 • Left Forward

Passed

Proposed by Left Forward
Enacted Feb. 21, 2020

Enhanced Worker Rights And Protections Act of 2019

Everyone deserves enough time to rest and recover from work. Longer paid leave helps prevent burnout and mental health problems …

Enhanced Worker Rights And Protections Act of 2019

Everyone deserves enough time to rest and recover from work. Longer paid leave helps prevent burnout and mental health problems before they become serious. At the same time, workers need …

Rejected Sept. 29, 2019 • Left Forward

Failed

Proposed by Left Forward
Rejected Sept. 29, 2019

Labor Rights And Wage Reform Act of 2019

To lift workers out of poverty and empower fair bargaining, ensuring economic security and stronger workplace democracy for all.

Labor Rights And Wage Reform Act of 2019

To lift workers out of poverty and empower fair bargaining, ensuring economic security and stronger workplace democracy for all.

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Votes Cast

How Left Forward has voted on other parties' proposals

Voted Dec. 13, 2015 • on proposal by Left Forward

Voted Dec. 13, 2015
on proposal by Left Forward

Animal Welfare Protection Act of 2012

Factory farming and fur production cause severe animal suffering; this law bans cruel practices to protect animal welfare and public …

Animal Welfare Protection Act of 2012

Factory farming and fur production cause severe animal suffering; this law bans cruel practices to protect animal welfare and public health.

Voted Dec. 13, 2015 • on proposal by Left Forward

Voted Dec. 13, 2015
on proposal by Left Forward

Labor Rights And Standards Act of 2015

These changes address worker burnout and poverty by ensuring fair pay and reasonable hours while empowering employees to advocate for …

Labor Rights And Standards Act of 2015

These changes address worker burnout and poverty by ensuring fair pay and reasonable hours while empowering employees to advocate for better conditions.

Voted Dec. 13, 2015 • on proposal by Left Forward

Voted Dec. 13, 2015
on proposal by Left Forward

Labor Rights And Standards Act of 2015

These changes address worker burnout and poverty by ensuring fair pay and reasonable hours while empowering employees to advocate for …

Labor Rights And Standards Act of 2015

These changes address worker burnout and poverty by ensuring fair pay and reasonable hours while empowering employees to advocate for better conditions.

Voted Dec. 13, 2015 • on proposal by Left Forward

Voted Dec. 13, 2015
on proposal by Left Forward

Animal Welfare Protection Act of 2012

Factory farming and fur production cause severe animal suffering; this law bans cruel practices to protect animal welfare and public …

Animal Welfare Protection Act of 2012

Factory farming and fur production cause severe animal suffering; this law bans cruel practices to protect animal welfare and public health.

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Voted Feb. 11, 2015 • on proposal by Frente Desarrollista

Voted NO

Voted Feb. 11, 2015
on proposal by Frente Desarrollista

Gig Worker Classification Act of 2015

Removes burdensome regulations on digital platforms, fostering innovation and job creation while maintaining worker flexibility in the evolving gig economy.