Seeheimer Kreis
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The Seeheimer Kreis (German pronunciation: [ˈzeːˌhaɪ̯.mɐ kʁaɪ̯s] ⓘ; English: "Seeheim Circle") is an official internal grouping in the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD).[1] The group describes itself as "undogmatic and pragmatic" and generally takes moderately liberal economic positions[citation needed].
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Seeheimer Kreis | |
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Spokespeople | |
Founded | 1974; 50 years ago (1974) |
Ideology | Social liberalism Economic liberalism[citation needed] |
Political position | Centre |
National affiliation | SPD |
Website | |
seeheimer-kreis.de | |
It was founded in September 1974.[1] One of the prominent founding members is Gesine Schwan,[1] a former SPD candidate for the German Presidency. As of 2022[update], the group's spokespeople are Marja-Liisa Völlers, Dirk Wiese, and Uwe Schmidt.[2] The Circle is named after its long-standing meeting place, Seeheim (Bergstraße), just south of Frankfurt.