The Social Democrats in the EU Parliament want to attach conditions to the US trade deal. They want limits on which US goods are eligible for tariff cuts and also on the amount of time cuts apply. They also want the EU to take a stronger stance toward the US.
By Janos Allenbach-Ammann
The SPD is one of the oldest and most important parties in Germany. In its long history, it has played a key role in shaping many social and political changes. Read all the news and analyses on current developments, political positions, challenges and future prospects of the SPD from the Table.Briefings editorial team. Founding of the SPD Germany The SPD (Social Democratic Party of Germany) was founded on May 23, 1863 in Leipzig as the Allgemeiner Deutscher Arbeiterverein (ADAV) by Ferdinand Lassalle. It emerged from the workers' movement of the 19th century and campaigned for the rights of the working class, social justice and democratic reforms from the outset. In 1875, the ADAV merged with the Social Democratic Workers' Party (SDAP) to form the Socialist Workers' Party of Germany, which was renamed the SPD in 1890. Political positions and strategies of the SPD in Germany The policies of the SPD in Germany are characterized by the following key issues: Current challenges and successes for the SPD in Germany Current challenges for the SPD in Germany include: Key politicians of the SPD in Germany The SPD plays a central role in Germany's political landscape, its goals are social justice, economic growth and sustainable development. However, the party's current challenges show that it needs to further develop its structures and its program in order to continue to meet current demands. The dissatisfaction of many voters with the work of the traffic light coalition is reflected in the falling poll ratings. The SPD must find ways to win back the trust of voters. To do so, it must convincingly put its social democratic values into practice and respond to the needs of a changing society. Only if the SPD succeeds in offering clear answers to current problems and mobilizing its core electorate can it strengthen its position in German politics in the long term and regain its importance.
