Hubertus Heil enters race for SPD co-chairmanship
Former Labor Minister Hubertus Heil has officially launched his bid for the SPD co-chairmanship ahead of the party's January convention in Bremen.
Former German Labor Minister Hubertus Heil has officially declared his candidacy for the co-chairmanship of the Social Democratic Party (SPD). In a letter sent to the party executive board and regional chapters on Saturday evening, Heil confirmed his intention to run at the upcoming federal party convention scheduled for mid-January in Bremen.
Heil is the first candidate to formally launch a campaign for the leadership position, stepping forward after weeks of intense media speculation surrounding the party's future leadership structure. In his message to members, Heil cited an "acute lack of profile" within the SPD as a primary motivation for his bid, positioning himself to revitalize the party's platform.
Sources: FAZ, Tagesschau, Der Spiegel, Der Standard, Handelsblatt
Sources
- Der Spiegel — SPD: Hubertus Heil will für Parteivorsitz kandidieren
- Tagesschau — Ex-Arbeitsminister Hubertus Heil kandidiert für SPD-Vorsitz
- Der Standard — Deutscher Ex-Arbeitsminister Hubertus Heil kandidiert für SPD-Vorsitz
- FAZ — Deutschland Liveblog: Hubertus Heil kandidiert für den SPD-Vorsitz
- Handelsblatt — SPD-Vorsitz: Der Parteisoldat strebt an die Macht – Hubertus Heil will SPD-Chef werden
Earlier coverage
- Nov 15, 2026, 05:00 AM UTCHubertus Heil announces candidacy for SPD chairmanship