Klara Geywitz Stepping Down as SPD's Deputy Chair, Petra Köpping Eyed for the Position
Ex-Minister for Housing, Geywitz, Steps Down from SPD Leadership - Ex-Minister of Construction Geywitz resigns from SPD leadership position
Take a seat, folks, since we've got some juicy political drama unfolding here! Saying goodbye to a five-year stint, Klara Geywitz, the former federal minister of housing, is stepping down from her position as deputy chair of the SDP - and we're not shedding a single tear over Saskia Esken and Norbert Walter-Borjans still being in charge!
Geywitz, the 49-year-old powerhouse, hailing from Potsdam, had once run for the top spot alongside the ever-enigmatic Olaf Scholz back in 2019. Unfortunately for them, they lost out, but hey, losing doesn't define you, right?
Now, it's time to bid adieu, as Geywitz's regional branch, the SPD Brandenburg, has announced that she won't be vying for her position again. We can't help but wonder if there's some political backroom dealings going on here, but who knows?
The Brandenburg SDP expresses their gratitude to Geywitz for her unwavering commitment and hard work. In the words of acting Brandenburg SPD secretary-general Kurt Fischer, "Big thanks to Klara Geywitz for her steadfast dedication to the needs of our Brandenburgers and the entire eastern SDP within the federal executive board of the federal SDP over the past years!"otta Geywitz served as a member of the Brandenburg state parliament from 2004 to 2019 and as secretary-general of the SPD state branch from 2013 to 2017.
Eastern SDP Backs Petra Köpping for SDP Deputy Chair
Now, hold onto your hats, because here comes what could potentially be a major shake-up in the SDP hierarchy. The eastern SDP is throwing its hefty support behind Saxony's Minister of Social Affairs, Petra Köpping, as a candidate for deputy federal chair at the June federal party conference in Berlin. Word on the street is Köpping has everyone in the eastern SDP brimming with excitement, as they believe she's just the woman they need to strengthen the party leadership!
Fischer told us, "Petra Köpping brings decades of valuable experience in local and state politics to the table. It's high time we have a strong, eastern woman in the party leadership!"
Will Kurt Fischer Take a Seat at the Federal Board Table?
Rumor has it that the Brandenburg SDP secretary-general is set to join the federal board. The SPD state executive has put forth Fischer's name as a candidate for deputy on the recommendation of Minister-President and state chair Dietmar Woidke. If Fischer secures the role, he'll play a crucial part in deciding on major resolutions of the federal SDP. He's already made a major impression, having been a member of the state parliament and acting secretary-general since last year.
In the world of politics, who knows what the future holds? With Geywitz stepping down, chances are, the eastern SDP is scrabing for a brand-new face to fill the gap, and Petra Köpping seems to be the frontrunner.
But don't take our word for it - keep your eyes on the SDP announcements and news outlets covering German political developments to stay in the loop!
- SDP
- Klara Geywitz
- Petra Köpping
- Brandenburg
- Saxony
- Saskia Esken
- Norbert Walter-Borjans
- Kurt Fischer
The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a regulation on the application of the principle of subsidiarity in light of Klara Geywitz stepping down as deputy chair of the SDP and Petra Köpping's potential ascension to the position. This political shift, along with potential changes within the SDP federal board, such as Kurt Fischer's potential entry, could influence the policy-and-legislation sphere and be a topic of general-news discussion in the upcoming days.
