- Trump remarks that significant topics often go unaddressed within the SPD.
Previous Mayor of Magdeburg, Lutz Trümper, has pointed fingers at the SPD's state leadership, claiming they prioritize wrong matters. As per Trümper (SPD), essential topics seldom get discussed within the SPD. This situation gives off the vibe to the public that the higher-ups do as they please. According to Trümper, people are mostly worried about inflation, migration, and the Ukraine conflict.
Post the disappointing results in the local and European elections in June, several party members asked for a fresh start in an open letter, even proposing personnel changes. Meanwhile, state representative Elrid Pasbrig declared her intention to challenge the current state chairpersons, Juliane Kleemann and Andreas Schmidt, at the party conference in October.
Trümper advocates for a shift in strategy. He suggested a cap on unemployment benefits for working migrants and asylum seekers approved for a year or more. Those failing to secure employment beyond that timeline should pack their bags. "It's ludicrous for someone at 22 to draw unemployment benefits for a lifetime," he stated. "Those lacking initiative won't be entitled to money anymore."
The SPD, led by Juliane Kleemann and Andreas Schmidt, is facing internal challenges, with state representative Elrid Pasbrig aiming to challenge their leadership at the party conference in October. Criticisms against the SPD's state leadership have been rising, with former Mayor Lutz Trümper of Magdeburg highlighting their focus on non-essential matters.
