On May 5, 2025, Lars Klingbeil, co-chairman of the SPD, announced a new coalition with CDU and CSU, emphasizing the need for trust and teamwork in governance. He introduced a reshuffled cabinet with several prominent SPD figures missing, marking a significant shift in SPD's leadership following a poor electoral performance. The only continuation is Boris Pistorius as Minister of Defense. Klingbeil, who has secured Vice-Chancellorship and Finance Minister roles, aims for a fresh start in government to regain public confidence as the SPD seeks to revive its image after a record low of 16% in the general election.
This government must succeed. It must do so with team play, with the courage to make decisions and with more trust in the citizens.
Klingbeil reportedly came up with this new beginning largely on his own.
Only Boris Pistorius, Minister of Defense, may continue in the new cabinet of likely Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Klingbeil clinched the powerful positions of Vice-Chancellor and Finance Minister, while SPD co-chair Saskia Esken ended up empty-handed.
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