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Rehlinger Re-Elected as Saarland SPD Chair With 99.7% at Party Congress

The minister-president has led the state party since 2018, reflecting sustained unity within Saarland’s SPD.

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Die saarländische Ministerpräsidentin Anke Rehlinger ist als Vorsitzende des SPD-Landesverbands im Amt bestätigt worden. Auf einem Landesparteitag in Blieskastel wurde sie mit 99,7 Prozent der Delegiertenstimmen wiedergewählt.

Overview

  • Delegates gave her 99.7% support, with 278 yes votes out of 279 cast and one abstention.
  • The two-day gathering in Blieskastel-Niederwürzbach runs through Saturday to complete leadership elections and debate motions.
  • The full state executive is being renewed, with four deputy chairs chosen on Friday and the general secretary scheduled for Saturday.
  • About 300 delegates were expected to take part, according to the party.
  • SPD national leader Lars Klingbeil was scheduled to attend the Friday session.