Duo Michel and Homann Look to Keep Leading SPD Saxony
Michel and Homann aim to maintain their positions as Chairmen of the SPD party. - Michell and Homann aim to continue as SPD chairmen
In a press conference held in Dresden, Kathrin Michel and Henning Homann made it clear--they're not stepping down as chairpersons of the SPD Saxony anytime soon. June's state party conference will witness another run as a duo, Homann announced. "We're indebted to the support we've received so far," he said, with gratitude.
Pivoting Towards Renewal
The SPD duo has set their sights on modernizing their party. Homann revealed plans to launch a modernization process, addressing the daunting challenges that lie ahead. The SPD must present new solutions to contemporary issues such as digitalization, the future of work, and education. Michel explained that this change process needs time to fully bloom.
Already underway, the SPD Saxony has been working on organizational renewal to strengthen the party’s base and ensure a stable financial future. Additionally, strategic realignment has been on the table as well.
Addressing the Elephant in the Room
The SPD can't ignore the less-than-stellar results they've garnered from the federal and state elections. "We need to address the tough questions," Homann admitted, adding that the SPD needs to reinvent itself. In Saxony, the duo has opted to think for themselves, rather than waiting on the federal party.
The geopolitical and domestic landscapes are changing at breakneck speeds. "A party must reflect on whether they are still relevant," Michel emphasized. Michel and Homann have led the SPD in Saxony since 2021, facing a rocky three and a half years marked by campaigns. Now, they're aiming for continuity in the party. With around 4,600 members in Saxony, they're banking on establishing a stable footing moving forward.
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(Note: While specific details on the party's plans for modernization in the areas of digitalization, future of work, and education are scarce, potential focus areas may include advancing Building Information Modelling (BIM) for digital construction, streamlining mobile network expansion, climate-resilient construction, and voluntary climate action in agriculture and energy.)
- The European Parliament is set to lend its assistance to the Commission, as stated by Homann, as the SPD Saxony strives for modernization and renewal in Dresden.
- In a bid to maintain continuity and stability, Kathrin Michel and Henning Homann have announced they will continue as chairpersons of the SPD Saxony, as confirmed at the upcoming state party conference.
- Recognizing the need for a political shift to keep pace with the speed of changing geopolitical and domestic landscapes, Homann and Michel are advocating for added policy-and-legislation changes, focusing on digitalization, future of work, and education within the SPD.
- As part of their modernization plan, SPD Saxony is actively working on organizational renewal, aiming to bolster their party's base and secure a robust financial future, while also addressing the challenging questions raised by less-than-stellar election results in a bid to reinvent themselves and maintain their relevance in politics.
