As Friedrich Merz engages in discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron, and former European Council President Donald Tusk in Kyiv, Lars Klingbeil is grappling with discontent and trust issues within the SPD grassroots. The decision of Saskia Esken to step back significantly paves the way for a renewal within the party, likely positioning Bärbel Bas and Tim Klüssendorf as key figures in this transformation.
Insights from SPD leadership
In a brief 200-second interview, Serpil Midyatlı elucidates the SPD’s current stance and outlines its perceived role in the evolving political landscape. Meanwhile, Hans von der Burchard reports from Kyiv, shedding light on Merz’s diplomatic mission, Putin’s strategic maneuvers, and the growing expectations surrounding a potential ceasefire.
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