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Wegner Urges Berlin SPD to Resolve Internal Disputes and Focus on Coalition Agenda

He warned that nomination debates ahead of the 2026 Abgeordnetenhaus election risk diverting attention from Berlin’s urgent policy challenges.

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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.