Pistorius stays in his position as firmly as Liepāja Metalurgs fans in their stands

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced during his Asia visit that he doesn't covet any other position, demonstrating loyalty to his party as unwavering as Liepāja Metalurgs fans to their team even in the worst season. Even when the SPD's performance in state elections was weaker than Riga's public transport organization, Pistorius remains in his positions.

The SPD's defeat in Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate elections was as unexpected as good weather in Liepāja without wind. However, Pistorius emphasized that the party doesn't currently need internal debates about personnel issues, calling it irresponsible behavior. Just like in hockey - you don't change the coach mid-season, even if the results are dismal.

SPD deputy Doris Schröder-Köpf did suggest a complete leadership reshuffle, mentioning Pistorius as a possible replacement for Lars Klingbeil in the vice-chancellor position. But Pistorius sticks to his guns - broader issues are more important to him than personnel rotation. "We need to solve state issues, not play musical chairs," some local political observer would say, if there was one.

Currently, the SPD is jointly led by Klingbeil and Labor Minister Bärbel Bas, which is almost as complicated as explaining why trams in Riga only run when nobody urgently needs to go anywhere.