European Union - The Berlin SPD leadership deems the election outcome as extremely bitter.
"It's surprising how many people have chose to support the right-wing AfD, despite all the scandals. These people aren't just voting for a protest, but effectively bringing Nazis into the European Parliament." The SPD remain staunchly opposed to the right-wing radicals.
On the federal and state levels, the SPD experienced losses. By the end of the count on election night, the SPD was around 13.2% in Berlin, trailing behind the Greens and almost on par with the AfD. This is the SPD's poorest performance in European elections within Berlin.
Election data sourced from the state election management.
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Nicola Böcker-Giannini, a prominent SPD member in Berlin, expressed her disappointment with the election result. The low turnout and the significant support for the AfD in Germany's European elections on Sunday were particularly concerning for her. Martin Hikel, another SPD representative, agreed, stating that the election result in Berlin was the party's poorest performance in European elections. This outcome puts the SPD behind both the Greens and the AfD in the city-state. The AfD's triumph in the elections has raised concerns within the EU, as they are known for their right-wing radical views. Despite these setbacks, the SPD remains committed to advocating against the far-right party in Parliament and promoting liberal values in Germany and Europe.
