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SPD Leadership Reaffirms Opposition to AfD Roles as Coalition Pact Faces Member Vote

As SPD members vote on the coalition agreement, party leaders reject procedural normalization for the far-right AfD and call for internal renewal after historic election losses.

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Thorsten Frei (CDU)

Overview

  • SPD leader Lars Klingbeil and other top officials reaffirmed their opposition to granting AfD members parliamentary committee roles, citing the party's threat to democracy.
  • Union figure Jens Spahn's proposal to treat the AfD like other opposition parties has sparked internal criticism and warnings from SPD leaders about coalition stability risks.
  • SPD General Secretary Matthias Miersch called for a united stance with the Union to block AfD candidates from key parliamentary positions.
  • Minister-President Alexander Schweitzer urged comprehensive reforms within the SPD following its historic low 16.4% vote share in the 2024 elections.
  • SPD members are currently voting on the coalition agreement with CDU/CSU, with leadership expecting strong approval despite internal debates on policy and party direction.