- Sputnik International
World
Get the latest news from around the world, live coverage, off-beat stories, features and analysis.

Former EP President Schulz to Run for German Chancellor in September Election

© Flickr / Parti socialisteMartin Schulz
Martin Schulz - Sputnik International
Subscribe
Martin Schulz will be the candidate of the German Social Democratic Party to stand against Angela Merkel in the September vote.

This file photo taken on May 29, 2016 shows German Chancellor Angela Merkel (L) and the President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz during a remembrance ceremony to mark the centenary of the battle of Verdun, at the Douaumont Ossuary (Ossuaire de Douaumont), northeastern France. - Sputnik International
Germany: Sigmar Gabriel Walks Away to Set Up Schulz v Merkel Election Showdown
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Ex-president of the European Parliament Martin Schulz will be the candidate of the German Social Democratic Party (SPD) to stand against Angela Merkel in the September vote, German Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel said Tuesday.

"Martin [Schulz] is a prominent Social Democrat, he is the one who can 'build bridges,' unite people… I am glad that he agreed to tackle this task. A am sure that he has the best chances as candidate for chancellor," Gabriel, who also serves as German economy minister, told reporters.

Gabriel also said that the SPD Presidium would make a decision on Sunday regarding the candidacy for the post of the German foreign minister. It is expected that Gabriel will replace Frank-Walter Steinmeier as ministry's head.

Germany is set to hold parliamentary elections on September 24, 2017.

Newsfeed
0
To participate in the discussion
log in or register
loader
Chats
Заголовок открываемого материала