SPD Nominates Josephine Ortleb for Bundestag Vice President Role

The 38-year-old Saarbrücken politician's nomination reflects the SPD's strategy for generational renewal after historic electoral losses.

Josephine Ortleb, a Bundestag member since 2017, has been formally proposed by SPD parliamentary leader Lars Klingbeil as the party's candidate for Bundestag Vice President.
Ortleb has won her constituency's direct mandate three times, including a notable victory against former CDU leader Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer in 2021.
The SPD's nomination of Ortleb aligns with efforts to rejuvenate party leadership following its worst electoral performance in 138 years.
Julia Klöckner (CDU) is expected to be elected Bundestagspräsidentin during the inaugural session of the new Bundestag on March 25, 2025.
The Bundestag Vice President role involves presiding over sessions and managing parliamentary operations, highlighting its procedural significance.