SPD leaders Bas and Klingbeil face internal pressure but plan to continue

SPD leaders Bärbel Bas and Lars Klingbeil are facing calls for their resignation but have stated they intend to continue in their roles. They have called for an open debate about personnel within the party. The SPD canceled a planned press conference with another member, Alexander Schweitzer, opting instead for a statement with only Bas and Klingbeil.