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1 September 2026

Germany's SPD is fighting for survival

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Germany's SPD is fighting for survival

The Social Democratic Party SPD is sinking ever deeper into crisis. Voters are turning away, while unrest is growing within its grassroots ranks. Will the upcoming state elections accelerate the party's downward spiral?

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