Left Party Candidate Advocates for Stronger School Social Work in Saxony-Anhalt

Eva von Angern, the top candidate for the Left Party in Saxony-Anhalt, has called for a significant increase in social work support within the state's schools. Speaking during a debate with other party leaders in the MDR election arena, von Angern emphasized the necessity of having school social workers present in every educational institution.

Von Angern stated, "We need school social work in all schools." She explained that children's personal problems often spill over into their school lives, negatively affecting their academic progress and frequently contributing to them leaving school without a qualification. This issue is particularly concerning in Saxony-Anhalt, where the rate of students graduating without a degree is notably high compared to other German states.

The Kinderrechte-Index 2025, published by the German Children's Fund, identifies this as an area where the state requires substantial improvement. A report by the investigative portal Correctiv revealed that 13.4 percent of students in Saxony-Anhalt left school without a diploma in the last academic year. The state is scheduled to elect a new state parliament on September 6.

Recent polling by Infratest-dimap indicates that the AfD currently holds a significant lead in voter preference over the CDU.