Martin Schulz
The social democratic party of Germany (SPD) at the extraordinary Congress approved the former head of the European Parliament Martin Schulz as its President and candidate for Chancellor of Germany. On Sunday, March 19, according to RIA Novosti.
For this decision voted 605 of 608 admitted to the procedure of delegates, and three ballots invalidated.
In the post of party leader Martin Schulz changed the foreign Minister of Germany Sigmar Gabriel.
In late January, Gabrielle invited to nominate Schulz as a candidate for Chancellor in the parliamentary elections, he refused to run. He also announced that Schultz will be headed by SPD.
Elections to the German Parliament is scheduled for September 24, the main rival of Schultz will be the current German Chancellor Angela Merkel intends to run for a fourth term from the conservative Christian democratic Union.
Martin Schulz was born on 20 December 1955. From school he was expelled for academic failure, the University education he received. In his youth he worked as a bookseller in publishing houses and stores, and later opened his own bookstore. In 1974, Schulz joined the SPD in 1987-1998 was mayor of the city of würselen, in 1999 was included in the party Presidium. Since 1994 is member of the European Parliament and has twice been its Chairman.