On August 14, 2025, the European Union faces ongoing discussions regarding the challenges facing its left-wing political factions, particularly as divisions deepen within the Party of the European Left (EL). Recent developments highlight a split that occurred in September 2024, leading to the formation of the European Left Alliance (ELA), reflecting ideological differences among 23 member organizations across Europe. This division follows similar fractures, including the creation of the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) from Germany’s Die Linke and a new faction from Greece’s Syriza, with over 10 parties affected by internal splits since 2023. The EL, representing a network of 23 countries, reported an increase in its parliamentary influence post the June 2024 European elections, gaining representation from new parties like Italy’s Five Star Movement, bringing its total to 50 seats. However, the ELA’s emergence signals a shift, with debates centering on policies like military support for Ukraine and NATO’s role, influencing 15% of the left-wing vote in recent polls. Transform! Europe, the EL’s recognized foundation, continues to foster dialogue among these groups, hosting a strategy seminar in October 2024 that drew 200 attendees to address unity. Meanwhile, the European Parliament’s left-wing group maintains 139 seats, though internal diversity complicates coordinated action as right-wing parties gain traction with 24% of seats.
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