Martin Schulz, 61, was even being looked to closely by Jeremy Corbyn’s advisers at a time when the Labour leader was struggling to mobilise support. Have Germany’s Social Democrats found a winner in Martin Schulz? Facebook Twitter Pinterest Martin Schulz has promised to address growing inequality. “How can it be that the CDU with Angela Merkel at the helm is currently enjoying 40% support? An opinion poll by Forsa in June showed that 57% of those aged 18 to 21 would support Merkel as chancellor, compared with 53% of all voters.

Source: The Guardian August 12, 2017 21:45 UTC