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German Social Democrats try to quell leadership doubts

German Social Democrats try to quell leadership doubts

Schäuble says SPD 'damaged' German government

Schäuble says SPD 'damaged' German government

German Interior Minister Wolfgang Schäuble said on Saturday the Social Democrats had seriously damaged Germany’s ruling coalition with his Christian Democrats by swinging to left politically.

Former hardline judge Schill caught snorting cocaine

Former hardline judge Schill caught snorting cocaine

SPD's Ypsilanti seeks leftist support in Hesse

SPD's Ypsilanti seeks leftist support in Hesse

SPD’s Ypsilanti abandons bid to become premier in Hesse

SPD’s Ypsilanti abandons bid to become premier in Hesse

Struck backs Beck as next SPD chancellor

Struck backs Beck as next SPD chancellor

Support for Germany's hard left surges

Support for Germany's hard left surges

SPD heavyweights reportedly plotting to sideline Beck

SPD heavyweights reportedly plotting to sideline Beck

Hamburg sets sights on new 'black-green' alliance

Hamburg sets sights on new 'black-green' alliance

SPD rules out deal with Left

SPD rules out deal with Left

Merkel congratulates Medvedev as Berlin criticizes vote

Merkel congratulates Medvedev as Berlin criticizes vote

Hamburg Greens open to coalition with CDU

Hamburg Greens open to coalition with CDU