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SPD Faces Leadership Change as Matthias Miersch Steps In

Amid declining support and internal challenges, the SPD appoints Matthias Miersch as new General Secretary following Kevin Kühnert's resignation.

  • Matthias Miersch, a veteran SPD member, has been appointed as the new General Secretary after Kevin Kühnert's unexpected resignation due to health reasons.
  • The SPD is struggling with poor polling numbers, lagging behind the CDU and facing pressure from the AfD, as the next Bundestag election approaches.
  • Criticism mounts against Chancellor Olaf Scholz for his communication style and leadership within the coalition, with calls for clearer positions and stronger action.
  • Manuela Schwesig and other SPD members emphasize the need for change and more decisive leadership from Scholz to improve the party's chances in the upcoming election.
  • Despite internal and external challenges, Miersch is seen as a capable leader who can unite economic, social, and ecological agendas for the SPD.
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