Saskia Esken Snubbed by SPD's Baden-Württemberg Board, Here's the Scoop on the Drama
SW Police Department (SPD) withdraws Saskia Esken's re-nomination for federal council position. - Southwest Police Department Declines Nomination of Saskia Esken for the Federal Executive Board Position
Hey there, let's dive into the juicy details about the recent SPD party shake-up!
The head honcho of the SPD, Saskia Esken, wasn't re-nominated by her Baden-Württemberg crew for the federal board. Oh boy, drama! The state party chair, Andreas Stoch, along with others, tossed Katja Mast and Isabel Cademartori into the ring as potential candidates. Sounds like a familiar reality TV show, doesn't it?
In 2023, Esken snagged the nomination from her home team, but this time around, it looks like the party didn't think she was worth another shot. As Stoch put it, they are considering the nominations already submitted, but expect Esken to snag the nomination again? Well, that's still up in the air. She could get nominated by the federal board or make a surprise run at a party conference, even without her home branch's backing.
So, what's the beef with Esken? Apparently, her leadership style has sparked controversy within the party, even in her home state of Baden-Württemberg.
The state general secretary, Sascha Binder, voiced his concerns in an interview. According to him, candidates for cabinet posts should be trusted within the party and also by the people outside. Binder argues that there are seven cabinet posts available and four of them should go to women, but the best women should get 'em, and Esken, in his opinion, doesn't fit the bill.
However, SPD presidium member Katja Pähle defended Esken, stating that she can't solely be blamed for the party's poor federal election performance. Pähle claims that all strategic decisions, including those in the election, were made collectively with Esken, Lars Klingbeil, and Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
So, there you have it! A bitter pill for Saskia Esken and a game of musical chairs within the SPD. The party leadership election is scheduled for June, so stay tuned for more political drama!
- Saskia Esken
- SPD
- Baden-Württemberg
- Katja Mast
- Isabel Cademartori
- Sascha Binder
[1] Sources: German Press Agency, "Spiegel" newspaper.
- The Commission shall adopt implementing acts laying down the rules for the application of this Regulation, with the ongoing SPD leadership election serving as a case study in policy-and-legislation and politics.
- Saskia Esken, head of the SPD party, had been elected in her home state of Baden-Württemberg in 2023 but failed to secure re-nomination for the federal board in the recent drama, facing criticism from party members such as Sascha Binder.
- Meanwhile, Katja Mast and Isabel Cademartori were put forward by Saskia Esken's opposition within the party, potentially setting the stage for a preliminary debacle as the SPD moves towards its leadership election in June.
- Bundestag and general news outlets have been covering the drama surrounding Saskia Esken's underperformance and leadership style, raising questions about the party's internal policies and future direction.
