German Bundestag to Convene with New Leadership as Hamburg Prepares for Coalition Talks

Julia Klöckner is expected to be confirmed as Bundestagspräsidentin, while SPD and Greens in Hamburg finalize leadership changes ahead of negotiations.

The Bundestag's first session of the 21st legislative period begins today, with Julia Klöckner (CDU/CSU) anticipated to be elected as Bundestagspräsidentin.
Josephine Ortleb (SPD), Omid Nouripour (Greens), and Bodo Ramelow (Die Linke) are set to assume Vice President roles, while AfD candidate Gerold Otten is unlikely to secure the position.
The SPD in Hamburg has re-nominated Carola Veit as Bürgerschaftspräsidentin, with her election on Wednesday considered certain.
The Green Party in Hamburg has elected Sina Imhof and Michael Gwosdz as new co-leaders following the unexpected resignation of their previous leadership.
Coalition negotiations between the SPD and Greens in Hamburg are scheduled to begin later this week, reflecting ongoing political reorganization post-elections.