The SPD is preparing for the European elections in June. Five years ago, the party had fallen to a historic low. This time, General Secretary Kevin Kühnert's campaign has one main purpose: to mobilize as many voters as possible.
By Horand Knaup
The state party conference of the Social Democrats in Saarland nominated Christian Petry for first place on the state list for the European elections on Saturday. The financial politician is currently the European policy spokesman for the SPD parliamentary group in the Bundestag. The FDP in Bremen elected Celine Eberhardt as its top candidate.
By Manuel Berkel
The CSU party executive proposes a list for the European elections – as expected, Manfred Weber is at the top. The Berlin CDU and other regional SPD associations have also nominated their candidates.
By Manuel Berkel
The Socialist Party family (PES) is searching for a lead candidate for the European elections at the beginning of June. The leaders of the PES and the heads of the national socialist parties met at the two-day congress in Málaga, Spain. Time is of the essence.
By Markus Grabitz
In the European elections on June 9, candidates in Germany are competing for 96 seats in the Strasbourg Parliament. In the list compilation process, which is currently underway in the parties, it is also a question of gender, party wings and regional roots. Some Members of Parliament will have to fear for their place in Parliament.
By Markus Grabitz
96 of 705 seats in the European Parliament are up for grabs for candidates from Germany. Nervousness is rising among German MEPs – also because prominent federal politicians want to move to Strasbourg.
By Markus Grabitz
