Overview
- At a CDU state conference in Tempelhof, Kai Wegner appealed to the SPD to settle party disputes internally and avoid public disagreements.
- He acknowledged that the SPD, which ran the Rote Rathaus for years, now faces a challenging position within the black-red coalition.
- Multiple names are under consideration for the SPD’s candidate list for the September 2026 Abgeordnetenhaus election, fueling internal tensions.
- Wegner noted that Berliners prefer tangible problem-solving over daily partisan conflict in the capital.
- He cautioned that several unresolved points remain within the coalition and urged both parties to maintain collaborative momentum.