Will a new Left-wing party shake up German politics?

Sahra Wagenknecht is about to set up a new party that combines left-wing social policies with a hard line on immigration. Will she have success?

Dear Reader,

Something quite fascinating is going to take place on Monday which could have far-reaching consequences for the future of German politics... or it could be a damp squib.

While it is still too early to tell just what impact a press conference announced by left-wing firebrand Sahra Wagenknecht will be, one thing is certain: her statements at th…