We are participating in election campaigns not just to have a campaign but to work with the people to develop a political and concrete project that takes into account what is needed at the federal, state and community levels. Protecting the interests of the people and projecting solutions is the central goal of the party and our election campaigns. Socialism will only come to Germany when it comes to the world. I don't think we are in a condition when we can dream about a socialist system without first having more social justice. But we can have a policy leading step by step to the long range goal and creating opportunities for people to take their fate into their own hands.
Democratic socialism is a goal, a method and a way.
It is important for people today to fight for their interests and rights, for example, when an enterprise is closed by its management. They must fight at that enterprise and also reach out to other workers at the same employers across Europe. By fighting together they are taking a step toward socialism. It has to grow out of the activity of the people, themselves. We have to make it clear that it is possible to break with the neoliberal policies of the Kohl government.