In a recent interview, SPD’s General Secretary Matthias Miersch expressed his intention to continue the planned generational change within the party. He mentioned that there are still vacant positions to be filled, such as deputy faction leaders, spokespersons and other roles.
Miersch highlighted the party’s recent success in recruiting young colleagues and expressed his wish for them to have prominent positions in the future. He emphasized that he will propose a process to the party on how to reposition itself programmatically, in terms of content and in terms of personnel, without mentioning specific names or individuals.
Miersch stressed the need for the party to undergo a process of change, citing the recent electoral defeat as a historical setback and emphasized that all members must work together to prevent a repeat of such an outcome.