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Woidke remains SPD leader in Brandenburg: stability through a clear stance!
Dietmar Woidke was re-elected SPD state chairman in Brandenburg on June 21, 2025. He received 84.9% of the vote.
Woidke remains SPD leader in Brandenburg: stability through a clear stance!
On June 21, 2025, the SPD state party conference took place in Cottbus, at which Dietmar Woidke was impressively confirmed in office. The experienced politician received 84.9 percent of the delegates' votes and remains the state chairman of the SPD in Brandenburg. Woidke, who has been in office since 2013, has established himself as the longest-serving SPD state chairman in Germany. For comparison, in his last election two years ago he received 90.8 percent of the vote, showing that his support within the party has decreased slightly but remains strong. In total, 107 out of 126 delegates voted for him, while 14 voted against and 5 abstained Frankenpost reports.
A central theme of his speech was the current political situation and the ongoing threat from right-wing extremist tendencies. Woidke spoke out strongly in favor of banning the AfD if the courts classify the party as right-wing extremist. He described this step as understandable and necessary, but warned of the lengthy and difficult process that the SPD could face. He appealed to the responsibility that members of the SPD have to defend democracy and social values.
Challenges and responsibility
Another highlight of the event was the election of the new deputy state chairmen. Ines Hübner was elected with 70.16 percent, succeeding former deputy leader Katrin Lange, who resigned in May after an open dispute over her treatment in the party. Lange was not present and made critical comments about the internal conditions within the SPD in her open letter. In his speech, Woidke emphasized the need for stable and respectful discussions within the party, as inconsistent debates could only lead to difficult times for the SPD. His goals for the coming term are clear: stability and security for Brandenburg.
A powerful moment of the session was Woidke's condemnation of a recent attack on a democracy festival in Bad Freienwalde, in which several people were injured. He emphasized the essential role of those who stand up for freedom and democracy and called for these people to be protected. The faces of his supporters reflected the common will to stand up against hatred and incitement.
In his new term of office, Dietmar Woidke can also rely on a strong team that is committed to meeting the challenges of the political landscape. As n-tv reports, the SPD remains in a strong position in Brandenburg, even if the coming days and months will certainly hold many exciting developments.
Conclusion: Woidke's re-election shows the unbroken support in the party - a support that should enable him to fight powerfully and sustainably for social democratic values in Brandenburg.