Raed Saleh

Raed Saleh is a German politician of Palestinian descent who has served as a member of the Abgeordnetenhaus of Berlin since 2006. A long-standing figure in the Social Democratic Party (SPD), he has led the SPD parliamentary group in Berlin since 2011 and previously served as co-chair of the Berlin SPD from 2020 to 2024. Saleh is known for his focus on social justice, education reform, and urban development, including initiatives for tuition-free education and the municipalization of public services. He is a vocal advocate for integration and has authored works on the concept of a modern German 'Leitkultur' that emphasizes shared social rules and democratic values.