Exciting duel: Who is fighting for the top positions of the Berlin SPD?

Exciting duel: Who is fighting for the top positions of the Berlin SPD?

On December 18, 2024, Berlin is characterized by political disputes, while the Berlin SPD will choose its state list for the upcoming Bundestag election on February 23 on Wednesday. rbb24.de reports that the two members of the Bundestag Annika Klose and Ruppert Stüwe fight as potential dual tips for the front lists. Former Governing Mayor Michael Müller could also compete for one of the promising mandates after the SPD is only 13 percent in Berlin in a recent survey, while the CDU is 24 percent ahead. This questions the efforts of the SPD to keep the current number of its members of the Bundestag.

economy and migration in the election campaign

At the same time, the program of leading candidates for the Bundestag election in February are discussed. Apnews.com reports that Chancellor Olaf Scholz from the Social Democrats fights for a second office and against Friedrich Merz from the Union must claim that leads in the surveys. The Union promises tax relief and a reform of the tax system, while the Social Democrats are striving for relief for 95 percent of taxpayers. Both parties consider reforming the debt brake that is considered an obstacle to investments. In addition, migration is discussed where the Union strives for stricter measures, while the Greens are pushing for a fair distribution of asylum seekers in Europe.

Scholz hopes to achieve a surprising election victory with his plans for economic stabilization and promoting investments, while Merz relies on working with other parties to form a government coalition. In view of the social changes that require these elections, it remains to be seen how political forces will reorganize themselves in Germany.