Why is it important?
SPD faces the challenge of reconstruction after the worst result in its post -war history. The new management must face the crisis of trust and falling support, which according to polls is currently only 15 percent. The decisions taken at the congress may influence the future of the party and its ability to regain position on the German political scene.
What did Lars Klingbeil say?
“This result is a great weight for me,” Klingbeil admitted, which obtained only 64.9 percent. votes of delegates. – I know that my unambiguous position to support Ukraine and break with the former SPD policy towards Russia, not everyone likes it, but I will continue to follow this path – he added. Klingbeil emphasized that social democrats must adapt their policy to contemporary challenges, including threats from Russia. – With me, as the head of SPD, there will be no other policy towards Ukraine – he noted.
What challenges are facing SPD?
The party must face the consequences of losing elections in which it obtained only 16.4 percent. votes – the worst result in its history. Klingbeil admitted that SPD suffered a “catastrophic defeat” and took full responsibility for her. At the same time, he announced the fight to rebuild the party's strength. Co -charging Baerbel Bas, representing the leftist SPD wing, announced the fight for social gains and increasing the influence of women on politics.
What did Baerbel Bass say?
– The growing problem is the growing gap between the poor and the rich, those who are at the top and those downstairs – said the bass. In her opinion, a class war is going on in Germany. ” SPD considered a CDU/CSU agreement as a success to increase the minimum wage to EUR 13.90 per hour. Next year, with a plan of further growth to EUR 14.60.
What are the further SPD plans?
The party's congress, which will last until Sunday, is to be the beginning of the discussion on the new SPD program. The party leadership emphasizes that the current program is outdated in the face of new challenges, such as geopolitical changes, climate crisis or growing social inequalities.
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