Germany’s Social Democrats to tap Labor Minister Bärbel Bas to help lead party

The SPD seeks a new beginning – and relies on a woman who stands for pragmatic social policy and non-partisan credibility through her origins: Bärbel Bas.

Germany’s Social Democrats to tap Labor Minister Bärbel Bas to help lead party

The former Bundestag president is poised to become co-leader of the SPD as it attempts a reboot after historic election losses.

After the announced withdrawal of Saskia Esken as SPD leader, Labour Minister Bärbel Bas is to move to party leadership. New Secretary General is to become a party lefter.

She is not only the new Minister of Labour, but also replaces Saskia Esken as SPD party chairman. But who is Bärbel Bas private?

Unpretentious, mediating and moderate left: Bärbel Bas puts on a comet-like rise in the SPD. The former President of the Bundestag was last in discussion for many posts.

After the announced withdrawal of Saskia Esken, Labour Minister Bas is to take over the party presidency. Secretary General is to become the deputy Tim Klüssendorf.