New Basic Program: The Lifelong Lie of the SPD
The article critiques the SPD's approach to developing a new foundational program, highlighting internal contradictions and issues within the party's leadership.
Party Executive Board Retreat: What the SPD's Resolutions Mean for the Coalition
The SPD plans to develop a new foundational program over the next two years, focusing on societal cohesion and social state reforms amidst a changing world order.
Lars Klingbeil and Bärbel Bas: Rested Keynote Speeches at the SPD
SPD leaders Lars Klingbeil and Bärbel Bas delivered keynote speeches at the party headquarters in Berlin, aimed at discussing their party's direction and a new party program amidst a backdrop of political challenges.
SPD: A Party Between Power Source and Wrecking Ball
The SPD aims to reinvent itself amid significant reforms while communicating the importance of the social state to its members.
"Wrecking Ball for Workers' Rights" - SPD Positions Itself as a Protector of the Welfare State
The SPD aims to position itself as a defender of the welfare state in Germany, with party leader Bärbel Bas criticizing reform proposals from the opposition that threaten worker rights.
Germany Blog: Bas sees the existence of the social state threatened
Bärbel Bas, leader of the SPD, sharply criticizes proposed cuts to social welfare by the Union, arguing they threaten workers' rights.
Large majority opposes flat-rate payment of social benefits
A significant majority in Germany's public opinion trends reject the idea of implementing flat-rate social benefit payments, raising concerns about the potential reduction in case-by-case assessments.
Social Policy: Bas defends citizen's income reform
Federal Labor Minister Bärbel Bas has defended the planned citizen's income reform against fierce criticism, emphasizing its focus on greater accountability and participation, while introducing stricter sanctions for missed appointments.
The Half Reform
The article discusses the introduction of a new basic income system by Labor Minister Bärbel Bas, criticizing it for only addressing superficial issues while failing to tackle more significant systemic problems.
"Not me" - Bärbel Bas refutes speculation about chancellor candidacy
Bärbel Bas, co-chair of the SPD, has denied any interest in running for chancellor in 2029 and expressed concerns about voter awareness of the party's values while addressing upcoming pension reforms.
A Fateful Year for the SPD - Comrades Plummet to Record Low
The SPD has dropped to 13 percent in the Germany trend, as party leaders Bärbel Bas and Lars Klingbeil struggle against the decline during a retreat in Berlin.
The Federal Minister of Labor has declared war on the Mittelstand in Germany
Federal Minister of Labor Saskia Ludwig opposes any government proposal that incurs further debt, criticizes Minister Bärbel Bas sharply, and expresses skepticism about reforms with the SPD amid plummeting approval ratings for the government and Chancellor.