Social Democratic Party of Germany Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands | |
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| Abbreviation | SPD |
| General Secretary | Kevin Kühnert |
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| Deputy Leaders | See list
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| Founded | 27 May 1875 |
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| Headquarters | Berlin |
| Newspaper | Vorwärts |
| Student wing | Juso-Hochschulgruppen |
| Youth wing | Young Socialists in the SPD |
| Women's wing | Association of Social Democratic Women |
| LGBT+ wing | SPDqueer |
| Paramilitary wing | Reichsbanner Schwarz-Rot-Gold (1924–86) |
| Membership (2023) | ▲ 1,761,899 |
| Ideology | Social democracy Progressivism Social liberalism Anti-militarism Egalitarianism Historical: Republicanism Reformism Democratic socialism |
| Political position | Centre-left Historical: Left-wing |
| European affiliation | Party of European Socialists |
| International affiliation | Progressive Alliance |
| European Parliament group | Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats |
| Colours | Red |
| Reichstag | 233 / 765 |
| Bundesrat | 22 / 75 |
| State parliaments | 522 / 2,179 |
| European Parliament | 18 / 101 |
| Heads of State Governments | 11 / 24 |
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The Social Democratic Party of Germany (de: Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands or SPD) is one of the oldest and major political parties in Germany. Founded in 1875, the SPD has played a significant role in shaping the country's political landscape. It traditionally represents center-left and social democratic values, advocating for social justice, workers' rights, and a mixed-market economy. The SPD has been involved in various coalition governments and has been instrumental in the development of Germany's welfare state. Over the years, the party has adapted its positions to contemporary issues while maintaining its commitment to social democracy.