Bodo Ramelow
Bodo Ramelow is a prominent German politician and member of the Left Party (Die Linke). He has served as the Minister-President of Thuringia since 2014, making history as the first member of his party to hold this position in any German state. Known for his progressive policies and strong advocacy for social justice, Ramelow has played a significant role in regional politics and is a notable figure in the German left.
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Bodo Ramelow, former Minister-President of Thuringia, criticized the group protesting the Buchenwald memorial as a 'highly unpleasant, neo-Stalinist organization'.
israelfeindlicher Protest gegen die Gedenkstätte KZ Buchenwald
Switzerland· 2026-02-21
Bodo Ramelow is the Vice President of the Bundestag attending the event.
Politischer Aschermittwoch in Bayern: Söder, Aiwanger, Schulze und Co – wer haut auf wen ein? - Bayern
Germany· 2026-02-18
Bodo Ramelow reflects on the changes within his party, the Left, in an interview with journalist Daniel Bax.
Der Aufstieg der Linken im Jahr 2025: Ein Porträt von Daniel Bax - PolitikGermany· 2026-01-25
Bodo Ramelow wants to discuss the German national flag.
Ostdeutsch ist nicht gleich dumpf und rückständigSwitzerland· 2025-10-01
Bodo Ramelow is a politician from the Left party who sparked a debate about the national anthem.
Gillamoos in Abensberg: Wen knöpft sich Söder diesmal vor? - BayernGermany· 2025-09-08
Bodo Ramelow is a member of the Left Party and has stated he will vote for Günter Spinner.
Abstimmung im Bundestag auf der KippeSwitzerland· 2025-07-11
Bodo Ramelow, the former Minister-President of Thuringia and current Vice-President of the Parliament, has called for more democracy and 'more referendums'.
Mehr Mut zu Volksabstimmungen - MeinungGermany· 2025-07-11Bodo Ramelow is mentioned as a member of the party involved in the debate about antisemitism.
Linke: Antisemitismus-Debatte nach Parteitag in Chemnitz - MeinungGermany· 2025-05-15
Bodo Ramelow was referenced in a court decision regarding the limits of monitoring elected officials.
Verfassungsschutz beobachtet bayerischen AfD-Landtagsabgeordneten Rene Dierkes - BayernGermany· 2025-05-15
Bodo Ramelow, the former Minister-President of Thuringia, supported the party's goal to overcome capitalism.
Für Bundestag: Linke beschließt Mandatsbegrenzung auf zwölf Jahre - PolitikGermany· 2025-05-10
Bodo Ramelow is a politician referenced in relation to a 2013 constitutional court decision on the observation of elected officials.
Bayern: Verfassungsschutz beobachtet zweiten AfD-Abgeordneten - BayernGermany· 2025-05-07
Bodo Ramelow expressed anger that Merz and his designated vice chancellor allowed the situation to come about.
Merz loses first-round vote for chancellor
Taiwan· 2025-05-07
Bodo Ramelow called for the swift election of a chancellor and criticized Merz and Klingbeil.
Gescheitert im ersten Wahlgang: Das sind die Reaktionen auf das Merz-Desaster - PolitikGermany· 2025-05-06
Bodo Ramelow said he was 'angry' that Merz and SPD vice-chancellor designate Lars Klingbeil 'allowed such a situation' to occur.
Germany in turmoil as Merz fails in chancellor bid: What happens next?
India· 2025-05-06
Bodo Ramelow called for a quick convening of a new parliamentary session following the surprising failure of Friedrich Merz.
Какво следва за Германия след исторически неуспех на бъдещия канцлер Мерц
Bulgaria· 2025-05-06Bodo Ramelow urged his left faction to support a quick new parliamentary session after Merz's surprising defeat.
Friedrich Merz får inte godkänt av parlamentet
Sweden· 2025-05-06
Bodo Ramelow from the Left Party has indicated that his faction supports another session on Wednesday.
Bundestag live: Merz verfehlt Mehrheit – kein zweiter Wahlgang an diesem Dienstag - PolitikGermany· 2025-05-06
Bodo Ramelow is a former Minister-President of Thuringia.
Merz scheitert im ersten Wahlgang zum deutschen Regierungschef
Luxembourg· 2025-05-06
Ramelow was elected as one of the deputy Presidents of the Bundestag.
Neuer Bundestag: Gysi eröffnet, Klöckner ruft zu respektvollem Umgang auf - PolitikGermany· 2025-03-25
Bodo Ramelow is a prominent Vice President of the Bundestag and a key negotiator in the merger of leftist parties.
Neuer Bundestag: Viele neue Gesichter, weniger Frauen - PolitikGermany· 2025-03-25
Bodo Ramelow is the former Minister-President of Thuringia and is proposed by the Left party.
Was anders wird im neuen Bundestag - PolitikGermany· 2025-03-25
Bodo Ramelow is a prominent figure in the Left party who is part of the 'Mission Silberlocke'.
Der steile Aufstieg nach der Brandmauer-RedeSwitzerland· 2025-02-26
Bodo Ramelow is a prominent politician who recently regained his position as a successful candidate for the Left party in Thuringia.
Was Bodo Ramelow im Bundestag vorhat - PolitikGermany· 2025-02-24Bodo Ramelow is another experienced leader who played a role in La Izquierda's electoral strategy.
El voto joven y una campaña centrada en la vivienda impulsan el regreso de La Izquierda en Alemania | Internacional
Spain· 2025-02-24
Bodo Ramelow secured a direct mandate in Erfurt.
Die Linke: 62 Abgeordnete im Bundestag und gleich sechs Direktmandate - PolitikGermany· 2025-02-24
Bodo Ramelow is one of the prominent seniors attempting to win direct mandates for the Linke party.
Bundestagswahl 2025: Diesen Erfolg hat die Linke Friedrich Merz zu verdanken - Kommentar - MeinungGermany· 2025-02-24Bodo Ramelow is one of the prominent seniors involved in the Linke's attempt to win direct mandates in the Bundestag.
Linke feiert Wahlerfolg dank Friedrich Merz - MeinungGermany· 2025-02-23Bodo Ramelow participated in the 'Mission Silberlocke' alongside other veterans.
Linke im Bundestag: Geglückter Neuanfang - PolitikGermany· 2025-02-23Bodo Ramelow is a popular figure from the old guard of A Esquerda.
Avanço da extrema direita fortalece herdeiros do Partido Comunista e embaralha eleição na Alemanha
Liechtenstein· 2025-02-22
Bodo Ramelow is included among the veteran politicians being sent into the election campaign by the Left party.
Die Linke: Politisches Wunder oder strategisches Geschick? - MeinungGermany· 2025-02-17