Socialist Workers' Party of Germany

The Socialist Workers’ Party of Germany (SAPD) was a left-wing political party active mainly between the 1930s and 1950s. It aimed to promote socialist ideas, workers' rights, and anti-fascist principles, advocating for social equality and democratic socialism. The party sought to distinguish itself from both communists and social democrats by emphasizing democratic governance alongside socialist reforms. During its existence, SAPD faced repression under the Nazi regime and later worked to rebuild its influence in post-war Germany. Overall, it played a role in Germany’s broader leftist political landscape, emphasizing socialism rooted in democratic principles.