The newly built German governing coalition, lead by Angela Merkel, has been severely shaken after Franz Muntefering, chairman of one of the coalition parties, the Social Democrats, said on Monday (31 October) that he will step down.
Mr Muntefering will not run for re-election as leader of Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) in November after losing a key power struggle within his own party.
Tensions erupted following a Social Democrat party rally which objected to Mr Munteferi...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.