On the first anniversary of the Schwarz-Rot coalition, Wagenknecht criticized Merz and Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil for enacting policies that she claims do not reflect the electorate’s will and are damaging to the nation. She proposed an alternative governance model termed ‘Bürgerregierung,’ which would consist of competent professionals seeking parliamentary support on a case-by-case basis. Additionally, Wagenknecht’s party narrowly missed the five-percent threshold in the February 2025 Bundestag elections and is currently pursuing a recount, hoping to gain representation and challenge the existing coalition’s majority.