WorldNews Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/88ca8fe31a95739e407c5c0674d16bda.jpgGermany's Martin Schulz said on Thursday he would step down as head of the European Parliament and return to national politics, where analysts say he could emerge as a rival to Angela Merkel. The outspoken former bookseller from Aachen will quit after four years in office, during which he became one of the European Union's most high-profile politicians and gave its assembly sorely-needed visibility. The bearded 60-year-old did not say if he would run for chancellor against Merkel, although he is widely expected to slot into a prime position for the Social Democratic Party (SPD), which is currently in coalition with her. Continue reading... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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