The SPD is a member of 12 of the 16 German state governments and is a leading partner in seven of them. The SPD was founded in 1875 from a merger of smaller socialist parties, and …

The Social Democratic Party is Germany’s oldest political party and one of the country’s two main parties. It advocates the modernization of the economy to meet the demands of globalization, …

May 5, 2025 · Initially a socialist workers’ party, the SPD evolved in the Federal Republic of Germany to become a “left-wing catch-all party” with close union ties. It wants a strong welfare …

Dec 4, 2025 · Social Democratic Party (SPD) Germany’s oldest party was founded in 1875, and is described as "center-left". It roots in the 19th century labor movement.

Nov 18, 2025 · Wir als SPD werden der Motor für Veränderungen und Reformen sein. Unser Ziel: Das Leben der Menschen wieder einfacher, sicherer und gerechter machen.

Oct 4, 2025 · The Social Democratic Party of Germany (German: Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands, SPD) is one of Germany’s oldest and most influential political parties, …

Founded in 1875, the Social Democratic Party of Germany (Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands–SPD) is Germany’s oldest political party and its largest in terms of membership.

The foundation of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (German: Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands, SPD) can be traced back to the 1860s, and it has represented the centre-left in …

Logo of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) parliamentary group in the Bundestag (© German Bundestag/Zippel)

The German Social Democratic Party (SPD) is a political party in Germany that emerged in the late 19th century as a response to industrialization and the working class's demands for better …