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Saskia Esken Criticizes Media and Party as She Prepares to Exit SPD Leadership

Esken announces she will not seek re-election as SPD co-chair, while Bärbel Bas is positioned to assume the role alongside Lars Klingbeil.

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Overview

  • Saskia Esken has confirmed she will not run for re-election as SPD co-chair at the June party congress, citing internal and media pressure.
  • Esken criticized a 'public hunt' by the media and party dynamics, describing debates over her future as inappropriate and dismissive of her contributions.
  • Bärbel Bas, currently Federal Labour Minister, is set to succeed Esken as SPD co-chair, pending formal election at the June congress.
  • Bas has already drawn attention within the CDU-SPD coalition by proposing pension reforms, including extending statutory pensions to civil servants and the self-employed, sparking tensions with coalition partners.
  • Esken has pledged to remain engaged in policy discussions and support her party critically, while highlighting the double standards women face in political leadership roles.