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Story summary
- The Social Democrats (SPD) in Germany are struggling for relevance as they face five state elections this year.
- Polls show the SPD may lose power in two long-governed states, with 9% of blue-collar workers supporting.
- The party's reputation fell after a coalition collapsed, contributing to 16% in the 2025 election.
- The SPD plans a leftward policy shift for 2027 but faces CDU/CSU challenges amid economic pressures and potential social-spending cuts.
