Manuela Schwesig

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Oct 17

Manuela Schwesig, the Chancellor's bogeyman: The Chancellor has really targeted Manuela Schwesig. Even within her own SPD party, many thoughts are currently ...

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Schweitzer follows Bas: Farewell to a fractured coalition

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Manuela Schwesig trauen 52 Prozent der Deutschen SPD-Parteivorsitz zu: Manuela Schwesig ist eine selbstbewusste Sozialdemokratin und führt ihr Bundesland seit ...

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Merz wants to settle accounts with Schwesig, she turns around and leaves

Oct 09

Key FactsReport: Merz and Schwesig Clash in Berlin

Oct 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de

According to Spiegel, the incident occurred roughly two weeks after Mecklenburg-Vorpommern’s election at a state premiers’ meeting in Berlin.

According to participants, Merz reportedly accused her of campaigning against him and blamed her for damaging the democratic center.

Schwesig confirmed the incident, called Merz’s conduct outrageous, requested a meeting, and then walked away.

The SPD won 35.5 percent; the SPD, Greens, and Left completed exploratory talks Thursday evening after two weeks and must decide on coalition negotiations.

You have destroyed the democratic center.
— Friedrich Merz; according to a Spiegel report, he said this about Manuela Schwesig during a Berlin meeting of the state premiers following the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern election.

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Oct 14

Attacks on Bärbel Bas: Schwesig accuses the CDU and Merz of making these "inhumane" statements

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Oct 15

“Inhumane” behavior: Schwesig explains what Merz allegedly said about the resigned Bas

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Oct 19

The Chancellor has really targeted Manuela Schwesig. But even within her own SPD party, many are currently pondering her intentions – and what the consequences ... Show more

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inFranken.de

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Oct 12

SPD-Beben: Bärbel Bas tritt zurück – Schwesig spricht von 'unmenschlichen' Angriffen

Key FactsBärbel Bas Resigns as SPD Chair, Requests Ministerial Dismissal

Oct 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de

On October 12, 2026, Bärbel Bas resigned as SPD chair and asked Chancellor Friedrich Merz to dismiss her.

Alexander Schweitzer, the Rhineland-Palatinate SPD parliamentary leader, is to succeed her at the Labour Ministry; the co-chair remains undecided.

Bas cited mourning as her reason for resigning while also alleging intensified public attacks, including from coalition-partner ranks.

Bas intends to retain her Bundestag mandate and continue representing Duisburg, hoping to resume full duties soon.

The public attacks on her have continued to intensify in this personally difficult time, unfortunately also from the ranks of the coalition partner.
— Bärbel Bas, in a personal statement, referencing attacks from the coalition partner during her period of mourning.

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"Ms. Schwesig should realize that she has completely gone astray and apologize."

Oct 14

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N-tv

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Oct 17

Wieduwilt's Week: How Manuela Schwesig gambled and lost: Reassuring: Despite war and pressure for reform, the coalition finds ample time to argue - | about ...

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Poll: Schwesig climbs to second place in the politician ranking – new minister makes it into the top ten

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Wolfgang Bosbach: "If the Schwesig method prevails, then I don't give the coalition another two years" - | Video - | WELT

Oct 13

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Rundschau Online

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Oct 13

Opinion“Inhumane” treatment of Bas: Union politicians demand apology from Schwesig: Manuela Schwesig had said after Bärbel Bas's resignation that there had been ...

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Bas' resignation: "Schwesig wants out of the coalition" - | CDU politicians see strategy behind SPD accusations - | Video - | WELT

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Oct 14

"Markus Lanz": "We are digging the graves of the mainstream parties, on which the AfD will then dance," says Gabriel

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New elections: Chancellor Schwesig - | the scenario for the SPD comeback in 2027

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Oct 08

"Outrageous" - | how Merz clashed with Schwesig: Manuela Schwesig gefiel es laut eines Berichts gar nicht, wie Kanzler Merz sie bei einem Treffen angeht ...

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Oct 14

Schwesig criticizes planned pension reform: "Statutory pension essential for many people in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania"

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Will Manuela Schwesig become the new SPD chairwoman?

Oct 16

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Schwäbische Zeitung

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Oct 17

Germany, 2027: The right wing is over: The Federal Republic is heading toward a political showdown. A thought experiment.

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Schwesig and the CDU: "We're now at the stage where friends are saying, 'I'd recommend you get a divorce lawyer'" - | Video - | WELT

Oct 14

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Oct 16

Schwesig's predecessor sees her as the chancellor candidate in 2029: "I believe she's capable of it"

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Oct 12

Schwesig as a possible SPD leader: Minister-President speaks out after Bas's resignation

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Attacks by the SPD: “Systemic sexism” - | The moral annihilation of the CDU/CSU continues

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Oct 15

Now also in the wind power sector: Schwesig becomes Merz's most dangerous opponent

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Süddeutsche Zeitung

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Oct 16

Manuela Schwesig: The Woman Against Merz: Worlds apart from the Minister-President and the Chancellor. The successful Social Democrat will now exert more ...

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Coalition row: "Schwesig needs to consider whether she'll continue playing the torpedo" - | Video - | WELT

Oct 13

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Der Spiegel

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Oct 13

After Bas's resignation: Schleswig-Holstein's SPD leader puts Schwesig forward for dual leadership

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Der Spiegel

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Oct 15

Power struggle in the coalition: Those close to the Chancellor believe this woman is capable of anything.

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Oct 13

Pistorius und Schwesig: Können sie sich vor der SPD-Nachfolge drücken?: Nach dem Bas-Rücktritt stellt sich in der SPD die Machtfrage. Alle schauen nun auf ihre ...

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Oct 12

Schwesig (SPD) calls Union's attacks on Bärbel Bas "inhuman and ruthless"

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After Bas's resignation: "One gets the impression that things are moving strongly to the left" - | Video - | WELT

Oct 13

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tagesspiegel.de

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Oct 10

“They have destroyed the democratic center”: Merz attacks Schwesig in the Chancellery - | she defends herself and simply leaves him standing there

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SPD: "One sees the possibility of now potentially getting a left-wing majority at the federal level" - | Video - | WELT

Oct 13

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Die Zeit

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Oct 13

Resignation of Bärbel Bas: Tim Klüssendorf accuses the CDU/CSU alliance of lacking consideration for Bärbel Bas

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Schwäbische Zeitung

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Oct 14

From a late-night phone call to a power struggle: Does Schwesig want to oust Merz?

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Argument with Schwesig: "She has once again utterly embarrassed Chancellor Merz" - | Video - | WELT

Oct 09

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nordkurier.de

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Oct 05

Political consultant via "lottery": Praise and criticism for Schwesig's idea of a citizens' council

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Oct 13

Schwesig as a possible successor to Bas? "Leaving to Berlin would be a bitter loss for Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania"

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Der Tagesspiegel

Pressure on Schwesig is growing: The SPD needs new leaders - | but hardly anyone wants the job

Oct 15

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Die Zeit

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Oct 12

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: Manuela Schwesig enters coalition talks with optimism

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SPD leadership: The most likely scenario is the Schwesig scenario

Oct 13

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Bärbel Bas's resignation: "Manuela Schwesig is an absolute winner today" - | Video - | WELT

Oct 12

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Schwäbische Zeitung

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Oct 12

Off to Berlin? Schwesig's surprising answer after Bas's resignation: Schwesig's tone towards the federal government has been harsh for weeks - now ...

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Oct 09

Really? Who's really getting on Friedrich Merz's nerves right now?: Recently, Friedrich Merz is said to have clashed with Manuela Schwesig ...

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Merz's low poll numbers: "Perhaps even those who are successful will later become popular" - | Video - | WELT

Oct 13

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Manuela Schwesig: "She used to be called Coastal Barbie. She's outgrown that, she's tough as nails" - | Video - | WELT

Oct 13

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Oct 13

After Bas's Resignation: SPD Searches for New Chairpersons: Who will lead the SPD in the future? Klingbeil is considered the favorite by many Social ...

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SPD women meet Merz: When Schwesig's name is mentioned, things get frosty: On Monday afternoon, Friedrich Merz met with women from the SPD parliamentary ...

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Oct 06

Schwesig verteidigt AfD-Blockade bei Ministerpräsidentenkonferenz: „Müssen voll handlungsfähig sein“

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Oct 12

Bärbel Bas resigns as SPD leader and Labor Minister: Bärbel Bas resigns as SPD leader and Labor Minister. Bas informed the party of this on Monday morning ...

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nordkurier.de

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Oct 02

Blemish on his CV: Now Schwesig's confidant wants to show his critics: After his withdrawal from politics, a new chapter begins for Patrick Dahlemann (SPD) ...

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Oct 01

Schwesig "corrects" NDR moderator over AfD statement at Unity Day ceremony.: At the ceremony for German Unity Day in Schwerin, State Premier Manuela Schwesig ...

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Oct 12

“Strength is finite”: Bas resigns after personal tragedy and harsh criticism: She has had to endure a lot recently, both politically and personally ...

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op-online.de

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Oct 07

Schwesig versus Merz - | How a state premier is putting the coalition under pressure

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n-tv.de

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Sep 29

RTL/ntv Politician Ranking: Schwesig Shoots into Top 3, Merz as Unpopular as Weidel and the Reich

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Manuela Schwesig assures viewers on "3nach9": "I will remain in dialogue with AfD voters"

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Günther, Klöckner, Schwesig: From "Greek wine" to "Ice-cold Bommerlunder" - | Politicians sway to the music at the bar on the holiday - | Video - | WELT

Oct 04

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Sep 21

MECKLENBURG-WESTERN POMERANIA: | "And that's why the AfD is ahead of us!" Schwesig suddenly speaks out!

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Sep 23

🗳️ The state election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has exposed deep divisions between urban and rural areas. While Minister-President Manuela Schwesig ... Show more

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N-tv

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Sep 25

Another rejection of pension plans: Schwesig calls for summit meeting with Merz on social reforms

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nordkurier.de

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Sep 25

“That’s unacceptable”: Schwesig protests against plans for child sickness benefit

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SPD state chairwoman Schwesig harshly criticizes Chancellor Merz's course: Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania's Minister-President Schwesig becomes clearer in ...

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Sep 25

Schwesig: "Fuel prices must fall below two euros again": In the Bundesrat, Minister-President Manuela Schwesig is also calling for a profit tax to be paid by oil ...

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Sep 28

Red-red-green negotiations: Exploratory talks begin in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

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In the Schwesig euphoria, the SPD is now raising the fundamental question of the system - | if the long-term care veto remains, contribution increases threaten in 2027

Sep 28

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Sep 21

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania election: AfD narrowly ahead of Schwesig's SPD, CDU trembles

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ZDF

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Sep 21

Manuela Schwesig - | the shadow chairwoman of the SPD: After her strong election result, Manuela Schwesig is now the de facto chairwoman of the SPD ...

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Die Tageszeitung

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Sep 22

OpinionElif Eralp and Manuela Schwesig: A Female Election Victory: The lead candidates Schwesig and Eralp have recognized what is needed today: social engagement and an ...

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Sep 22

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania State Election: Greens and Left Party Make Hardline Demands for Coalition with Schwesig

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Merz draws red lines on nursing care - | the SPD continues to gamble

Sep 29

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Süddeutsche Zeitung

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Sep 21

Schwesig attacks Merz: "These statements by the Chancellor show that he misjudges the situation"

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Criticism of Merz's reform course: Now the floodgates are opening for the SPD

Sep 21

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Der Spiegel

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Sep 25

Debate over high fuel prices: Schwesig believes fuel discounts alone are insufficient

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Süddeutsche Zeitung

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Sep 21

OpinionMecklenburg-Western Pomerania: Yes, Schwesig can continue to govern. But under what conditions?

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Child sickness benefit: Manuela Schwesig criticizes austerity plans

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Euronews

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Sep 21

AfD leaders: | "The twilight of the Chancellor has begun," CDU has been "pulverized"

Key FactsAfD celebrates election results and offers CDU talks

Sep 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de

The AfD won Sunday’s Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state election and more than doubled its previous result.

In Berlin’s state election, Die Linke clearly defeated the previously governing CDU, while the AfD finished third.

Alice Weidel firmly expects the next Bundestag election before 2029 and the black-red federal government to collapse.

Weidel based the AfD’s claim to political participation on strong nationwide polling and offered talks to the CDU.

The CDU will move toward five percent. And the CDU will never again win a Bundestag election in its history.
— Alice Weidel (AfD Co-Chair), commenting on the CDU's prospects after the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern election and reiterating a previous statement.

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Augsburger Allgemeine

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What Schwesig is planning now: Manuela Schwesig has achieved more in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania than many expected. Now her influence in the SPD is growing - ...

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