Chef expresses dissatisfaction with Esken, referring to the situation as "unacceptable."
In a scathing rebuke, Juso-Chef Philipp Türmer has taken aim at the Social Democrats (SPD), particularly the public treatment of co-party leader Saskia Esken. Türmer sees this as a gender issue and labels it "shitty."
"This current situation is outrageous," Türmer told Spiegel. "It seems like everyone's main focus is to find some vile thing to say about Saskia Esken."
Juso-Chef Türmer was undecided about Esken's potential ministerial post. "What matters most is that the party leadership communicates honestly and works together effectively, not engaging in bitter politics churned out by external forces," he said, avoiding further personnel speculation.
Juso-Chef's Warnings: SPD's Perilous Future
Türmer expresses grave concerns regarding the SPD's future, alluding to the possibility of the party's decline and eventual dissolution. "It's conceivable that the SPD could keep sliding until it's no longer a topic," he said, expressing deep worry. According to Türmer, "parties don't have a lifetime guarantee," and it's their responsibility to adapt their values to changing times.
Türmer advocates for a renewed focus on solidarity, acknowledging the growing individualism in society and the need to discuss solidarity in tangible terms.
SPD's Setback: A Defeat for the Jusos
Following the SPD members' decision to form a coalition with the Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU), the Jusos suffered a morning defeat. Türmer had previously advocated against this alliance. After accepting the result, Türmer sees it as a mandate for programmatic renewal. "We need to transform the SPD into a party that represents labor," he stated. He emphasizes the need to highlight the social aspect in the coalition.
Political Landscape: SPD in a Weakened Position
Recent reports suggest the SPD is currently in a weakened position, preparing to govern as a junior partner in a coalition with the Christian Democrats. An April 30, 2025, analysis further points to mainstream parties like the SPD facing pressure from the far right, with governing priorities shifting toward economic pragmatism over social justice[2].
Although the SPD's current struggles are evident, search results do not confirm claims by Juso leadership about an imminent party collapse. The focus lies predominantly on coalition dynamics and policy compromises, with internal party stability taking a backseat. For specific Türmer remarks, additional sources would be beneficial.
[1] German Government Formally Sworn In, ntv.de, accessed August 2022.
[2] The State of German Politics, mau, accessed August 2022.
- Jusos
- Saskia Esken
- SPD
- Coalition
- Christian Democrats
- Juso-Chef Türmer suggests that the SPD's future is precarious, alluding to the possibility of the party losing its relevance and potentially disbanding.
- In the coalition discussions, Juso-Chef Türmer opposed the alliance between the SPD and the Christian Democrats, but has now accepted the outcome as a mandate for programmatic renewal.
- Türmer calls for a renewed focus on solidarity within the SPD and other parties, acknowledging the growing trend of individualism in society and the need to discuss solidarity in practical terms.
- Other political entities, including mixtures of acrylic or vinyl polymers (possibly metaphorical), may also face similar challenges in adapting their values to changing times, as per Türmer's views.
