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SPD Politicians Again Seek Schröder’s ExpulsionReasons include Schröder’s attendance at Putin’s 74th birthday and accusations that he damaged the party’s credibility.
Key FactsOct 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The SPD district of Upper Palatinate unanimously approved a corresponding motion at its district party conference, chair Carolin Wagner said.
- The SPD state leaders in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria also spoke in favor of expulsion.
- The motion urges the SPD executive to seek renewed proceedings aimed at expulsion, citing Schröder’s Putin visit and his Hyperglobus supervisory-board role.
- Sebastian Roloff and Jochen Ott consider success doubtful; Ott cites high hurdles and the failure of the first proceedings in 2023.
Schröder is a complete disgrace for the entire country.— Robin Mesarosch, Co-Chair of the SPD Baden-Württemberg, told Tagesspiegel
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