SPD leadership vows to adjust reform course after Saxony-Anhalt election

Following the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, the SPD leadership has announced it will seek corrections to the federal government's reform course, citing the result as a "signal to Berlin" and a reason to reconsider policy. SPD leader Klingbeil said many people are dissatisfied with the reforms, with party officials identifying pension and care changes, plus the federal budget, as key topics. The planned abolition of pension deductions after 45 contribution years is particularly contentious. CDU politicians rejected any course change, arguing reforms need time to take effect. The Greens urged taking the trust crisis seriously, while the AfD said it would accept a mandate to govern. Party leaderships are meeting in Berlin to discuss the outcome.