Overview

• Josephine Ortleb, a 38-year-old SPD politician from Saarbrücken, has been nominated to serve as a Vice President of the Bundestag.
• Ortleb's nomination aligns with the SPD's efforts to rejuvenate its leadership after its worst electoral performance in 138 years.
• She has been a member of the Bundestag since 2017, winning her constituency's direct mandate three times in a row.
• Julia Klöckner of the CDU is expected to be elected Bundestag President, with Andrea Lindholz of the CSU also nominated as a Vice President.
• Formal elections for these leadership roles will take place during the Bundestag's inaugural session on March 25, 2025.