Overview

• Fraktionschef Matthias Miersch confirmed the SPD has chosen a replacement for Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf and will first consult the Union, the Greens and The Left to secure the necessary supermajority.
• Greens parliamentary leader Britta Haßelmann called Miersch’s public hint unwise and urged talks across democratic factions before any announcement.
• Union figures said they have not received a formal proposal and signaled they will not back a nominee perceived to mirror Brosius-Gersdorf’s contested positions.
• To rebuild trust after July’s aborted vote, SPD and Union leaders scheduled a Würzburg retreat and a joint evening in September as team‑building steps.
• Tensions remain high, with an SPD board member telling Bild the coalition could be at risk if the next vote fails, as parties brace for intense scrutiny and online campaigns targeting candidates.