BSW on foreign affairs and defence

The BSW condemns Russia's attack as a violation of international law and demands an immediate ceasefire with negotiations. It rejects further arms deliveries, such as Taurus missiles, and wants the federal government to take diplomatic action itself.

The BSW wants the war in Ukraine to stop right away. Both sides should negotiate. Germany should not send more weapons. The federal government should push for talks.

The platform regards continued arms deliveries as a failed policy and a waste of tax money. Lasting peace in Europe, it says, requires respecting the security interests of all sides; the BSW accuses NATO of having long ignored this. The party wants to use Brandenburg's voice to press the federal government to act diplomatically on its own. It warns against delivering Taurus missiles and against rhetoric that fuels the war.

The BSW opposes enlarging and building up the Bundeswehr and calls for de-escalation and new disarmament treaties. The armed forces should be adequately equipped to fulfill their constitutional mission.

The BSW does not want a bigger army. Soldiers should have good equipment, but not more weapons. The party wants new disarmament treaties. Disarmament means countries reduce their weapons.

The platform opposes the "Zeitenwende" (the government's shift toward higher defense spending) and the goal of making Germany war-ready. It criticizes sending combat units to NATO's eastern flank, for example Lithuania, the planned stationing of Arrow 3 missiles in Holzdorf, and larger maneuvers in Brandenburg. According to the BSW, military transports over Brandenburg's roads, train stations, and airports cause millions in damage. It says money is going to weapons instead of hospitals, education, and infrastructure.

The BSW wants to lift the economic sanctions against Russia, especially on energy imports. The platform argues they raise the cost of living and endanger industry in Brandenburg.

The BSW wants to end the trade bans against Russia. Germany should be able to buy energy from Russia again. The party says the bans make life more expensive. They also hurt factories in Brandenburg.

The platform argues that the embargo deprives industry of raw materials and drives up energy prices. It names the PCK refinery in Schwedt, ArcelorMittal in Eisenhüttenstadt, and BASF in Schwarzheide as sites at risk. High energy costs also prevent new companies from settling, it says. According to the BSW, the sanctions mainly harm Germany's own economy.

The BSW wants Brandenburg to keep up initiatives for understanding between nations even in wartime. Local peace work should receive support from the state.

The BSW wants to keep contact with other countries. This includes partnerships between towns and youth meetings. The state should help local peace groups.

The platform lists town twinning, youth exchanges, and meetings among scientists, civil society organizations, and business associations. Regional peace networks should get backing from the state level. The platform argues that the idea of understanding between nations must not be abandoned, especially during war.

The BSW rejects Bundeswehr recruitment in schools and speaks of a creeping militarization. It does not want to subsidize arms companies settling in Brandenburg.

The BSW does not want army advertising in schools. Officers should not recruit young people there. The party wants more teachers instead. Arms companies should get no state funding.

In the BSW's view, the Bundeswehr has its own information centers that are sufficient for its outreach. Schools need more teachers instead, it says. Companies in the arms industry would receive no support when setting up in the state.