The correct answer is:
Social Democratic Party of Germany.
Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands.
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Quick explanation
SPD stands for Social Democratic Party of Germany (Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands).
Why is this correct?
The SPD is Germany’s oldest party; its roots go back to 1863.
Background
The Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) grew out of the labour movement of the 19th century. It traditionally campaigns for workers’ rights and social justice. The SPD provided the federal chancellors Willy Brandt, Helmut Schmidt, Gerhard Schröder and Olaf Scholz. Since 2025 it has governed together with the CDU/CSU at federal level.
Why are the other answers wrong?
“Socialist Party” is wrong – the SPD is social democratic, not socialist. The GDR had the SED (Socialist Unity Party of Germany). “Social Policy Party” and “Socially Fair Party” are invented names.
Memory tip
S-P-D: Social Democratic Party of Germany.
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