Hubertus Heil indicates he may run for leadership of the SPD in January

Updated 2026-10-20 · told from many outlets at once

Hubertus Heil might run for the party leadership at the SPD special party meeting in January. He served as Minister of Labor from 2018 to 2025 and said the party must accept compromises.

Hubertus Heil might run for the SPD leadership at the party meeting in January 2027.
Heil does not wish to oppose the black-red federal government.
Hubertus Heil served as the Minister of Labor from 2018 to 2025.

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