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Peer Steinbrück

Peer Steinbrück is a German politician from the Social Democratic Party. He stood as the SPD's chancellor candidate in Germany's 2013 federal election.

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Danish secret service helped US spy on Merkel: report

Danish secret service helped US spy on Merkel: report

Denmark's complicity in the NSA spying scandal has been revealed in a joint European media investigation.
PoliticsMay 30, 2021
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Angela Merkel: Conquerer of political rivals

Angela Merkel: Conquerer of political rivals

Angela Merkel has shown a knack for neutralizing politicians who have got in her way.
PoliticsOctober 29, 20188 images
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Why Berlin's parties are such hard work

Why Berlin's parties are such hard work

Party fun? Hardly! In Berlin, parties are all about power and money - especially the lobby events.
CultureSeptember 25, 2016
Peer Steinbrück

SPD's Steinbrück to leave German Bundestag

SPD's Steinbrück to leave German Bundestag

The man who led the Social Democrat challege to Angela Merkel in 2013 elections is to vacate his seat in parliament.
July 15, 2016
Angela Merkel Augen geschlossen

CDU hardliners still unhappy with Greek deal

CDU hardliners still unhappy with Greek deal

For many in Angela Merkel's party, even the humiliation of Alexis Tsipras was a compromise too far.
July 13, 2015
Sigmar Gabriel speaking to delegates at the conference Foto: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

SPD flexing its muscles

SPD flexing its muscles

Germany’s Social Democrats are seeking to sharpen their profile at a party conference. Chairman Sigmar Gabriel wants to convince delgates he's not selling out in coalition talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel.
November 14, 2013
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