Election to the House of Representatives: The quiet Mr. Krach: Why the misery of the Berlin SPD candidate reveals a lot about his party
Good starting position, pragmatic top candidate - and yet: The Berlin election reveals the SPD's structural weakness. On Sunday, it faces a historic defeat.
Steffen Krach, the SPD's top candidate in Berlin, is facing a potential historic defeat in the city's parliamentary election. Despite favorable conditions, including criticism of the CDU and other parties, the SPD is polling at just 12 percent, putting it at risk of coming in fifth place. Krach, a pragmatic politician with government experience, has struggled to make an impact, with many Berliners remaining unaware of him despite his busy campaign schedule.
The SPD's troubles are compounded by internal criticism, a lack of clear messaging, and a recent scandal involving allegations of corruption against Krach.
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