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Hubertus Heil announces candidacy for SPD leadership

Updated 2026-11-15 · told from many outlets at once

Former Federal Minister of Labor Hubertus Heil announced his intention to run for the SPD chairmanship. He sent a letter to the party executive boards stating his desire to lead the party. The decision comes ahead of the party convention in Bremen in mid-January.

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