SPD co-chair Lars Klingbeil continues campaigning in Saxony-Anhalt ahead of state elections, in which his party faces a challenging position according to available information. The issue is also significant for SPD leadership itself, as the result could increase pressure on Klingbeil and co-chair Bärbel Basova. Tagesspiegel ↗
The campaign is accompanied by intra-party nervousness. Young Social Democrats in Saxony-Anhalt used a slogan suggesting that something can still be achieved, which is meant to encourage voters as well as party structures. At the same time, according to reported sources, the SPD is in a deeper crisis and faces questions about its further political strength shortly before the elections.
During the campaign, Klingbeil warned against the idea that part of the CDU might consider a different majority with the AfD. His statement fits into the broader debate about conservatives' relationship with the right and how the CDU under Chancellor Friedrich Merz should distance itself from the AfD. Part of the criticism is also directed at Merz's own course. Tagesschau ↗
Another problem for the SPD is public opinion polls. According to a new survey, only a minority of respondents consider the party's leadership in the form of Bärbel Basova and Lars Klingbeil to be suitable for the current situation. Developments in Saxony-Anhalt will therefore not be merely a regional test, but also a signal for the SPD's nationwide standing and its leadership.
Klingbeil Leads SPD Campaign in Saxony-Anhalt Under Pressure
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| 07:01 21.08.
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