Bundestag election 2025: Gregor Gysi becomes old president of the new Bundestag

As the oldest member of the Bundestag, Gregor Gysi is awarded a special award: he will hold the opening speech of the legislative period as the old president. He also makes a promise.

The first session of the new legislature will open to the left-wing politician Gregor Gysi. His party represents the most senior and the youngest deputies.

The longest-serving Member of Parliament traditionally opens the first session of the Bundestag. Now it is clear which Member of Parliament in Berlin will probably assume this special role.

He is one of the three "silver curls" who wanted to save the Left. The long-time top politician Gysi has fulfilled his personal mission.