Markus Lanz expresses astonishment over the deep-toned statement: "What leads you to assert such a claim?"
In the political scene of North Rhine-Westphalia, the SPD, traditionally a dominant force, has faced a significant setback in the recent local elections. According to the latest figures, the SPD has dropped to 22.1 percent, losing 2.2 points compared to the previous election.
This disappointing result has not gone unnoticed by the SPD's leadership, with party secretary Tim Klüssendorf acknowledging the collective disappointment among all SPD politicians.
On September 16th, 2025, Klüssendorf will face a tough interrogation on this matter during a debate on the ZDF talk show 'Markus Lanz'. The debate, which will focus on the current election results and the consequences of the local elections in North Rhine-Westphalia, will feature Klüssendorf, as well as Eva Quadbeck, Martin Machowecz, Dennis Rehbein, and Tim Klüssendorf.
Markus Lanz, the show's host, is expected to grill Klüssendorf about the SPD's poor performance, particularly in light of the CDU's clear victory, with a commanding 33.3 percent.
Klüssendorf, however, is not backing down. He has made it clear that his goal is for the SPD to be the strongest force in NRW, and he points to several bright spots in the election results, such as winning several mayoral elections, as evidence of the party's resilience.
Yet, Klüssendorf also notes that the media often focuses excessively on a possible election victory for the AfD, potentially overshadowing the SPD's achievements. This claim has sparked amusement from CDU politician Dennis Rehbein.
As the debate approaches, the question remains: Can Klüssendorf steer the SPD back on course, or will the party continue to trail behind the CDU? The entire episode featuring the debate is available in the ZDF media library, offering viewers a unique opportunity to witness the unfolding political drama firsthand.
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