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Woidke Leaves Door Open to Post-2029 Term as CDU Talks Seek New Brandenburg Government

He is poised to become Germany’s longest-serving state leader following Winfried Kretschmann’s retirement.

Overview

  • In a Nordkurier interview, the SPD minister-president said “never say never” and did not rule out another term after the 2029 election.
  • He is negotiating a coalition with the CDU to replace the collapsed SPD–BSW alliance, with both parties emphasizing stability and security.
  • Woidke said he wants Brandenburg associated with economic growth and argued the region has strong prospects.
  • He has governed since 2013 and said he is focused on serving the current legislative period as he works to secure a stable government.
  • A formal SPD succession process has not begun, though potential future candidates mentioned include René Wilke, Daniel Keller and Manja Schüle.