Bodo Ramelow Nominated as Bundestag Vice President by Left Party

The former Thuringian Minister-President aims to succeed Petra Pau, emphasizing cross-party dialogue and democratic unity.

The Left Party has nominated Bodo Ramelow, former Minister-President of Thuringia, for the influential role of Bundestag Vice President.
Ramelow seeks to replace Petra Pau, who held the position for nearly 20 years but did not run in the February Bundestag election.
He has pledged to engage with all democratic factions to build trust and support for his candidacy in the upcoming secret parliamentary vote.
Ramelow emphasized the importance of strengthening democracy and fostering unity across party lines amid increasing pressures on democratic institutions.
The Bundestag's inaugural session on March 25 will include elections for the president and vice presidents, who oversee parliamentary order and sessions.