The Left party in Germany, once thought to be on the brink of political irrelevance, has experienced a resurgence following its successful re-entry into the Bundestag in February 2025 with 8.8% of the vote. This surprising outcome has led to a significant increase in membership within regional branches, particularly in areas where the party faced significant challenges, such as Freising. The local leadership is reflecting on this revival with a sense of cautious optimism despite their previous struggles where a lack of prominent figures in the party nearly resulted in its collapse.