World news about “Social-Democrats” published by euronews.
European socialists jab at EU leaders’ shift on austerity policiesThe Socialists and Democrats MEP group was quick to poke fun at a recent shift by European Commission leaders on austerity policies. “The S&D Group… 23/04/2013
Germany’s NRW’s new muscle ‘Hit the Road, Jack’… is one of the songs they played at a victory party for SPD Social Democrat Hannelore Kraft. Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrat party was… 14/05/2012
The fallout from the Swiss election Changes are clearly happening in the Swiss political balance. The right-wing UDC in Switzerland figured it would get a hefty score in the latest elections… 24/10/2011
Austria’s new government not ‘the usual suspects’ A cabinet shakeup has given Austria a new State Secretary for Integration. The conservative-and-social democrat coalition appointments are aimed at… 21/04/2011
Merkel takes huge lead in German pollsIn what appears to be stunning news for Angela Merkel opinion polls in Germany suggest support for her Social Democrat rival in the autumn general election… 11/01/2013
It’s Steinbrück versus Merkel next yearIn Germany the opposition Social Democrats have formally named Peer Steinbrück as their candidate to challenge Angela Merkel as Chancellor next… 09/12/2012
Stage set for lively German electionGermany looks set for a lively election in a year’s time after the opposition Social Democrats announced outspoken former Finance Minister Peer Steinbrück… 28/09/2012
SPD’s Steinbruek to face Merkel next yearGermany’s Social Democrats have chosen the man who will take on Angela Merkel in next year’s General Election in Germany. The SPD has surprised everyone by… 28/09/2012
German Socialist Democrat prepares to take on MerkelThe political posturing has started in the lead up to Germany’s elections next year. Former Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier believes he is the man… 16/09/2012
Czech MP charged with briberyCzech police have charged a leading opposition politician with corruption. David Rath, a former health minister, is accused of taking a bribe connected with… 18/05/2012
Merkel’s party faces defeat in Germany state pollA defeat for German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party is expected in regional elections in Germany’s most-densely populated state on Sunday. Merkel’s… 12/05/2012
Schmidt attacks Merkel over response to euro crisisFormer German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt earned a standing ovation at the start of the Social Democratic Party’s annual convention. It came after he was… 05/12/2011
Merkel party retains German state but battle loomsGermany’s ruling conservatives are celebrating success in provincial elections but a tougher test lies ahead next week. The CDU emerged strongest in the… 21/03/2011
Merkel’s CDU suffers rout in regional pollGermany’s Social Democrats have dealt a crushing defeat on Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrats in a regional election. The outcome will make it… 21/02/2011
Germany’s SPD buoyed by poll bouncebackGermany’s main opposition the SPD have gathered for a congress, buoyed by opinion polls that show the centre-left party bouncing back from a surprise defeat… 26/09/2010
German centre-left attempts to rise from the ashesGermany’s Social Democrats have begun sifting through the ruins of their recent electoral drubbing. The SPD party conference opened today in Dresden, a… 13/11/2009
German SPD’s leadership reshuffleGermany’s Social Democrats have launched a leadership shake-up after their defeat in the general election. For the first time in a decade the SPD is to… 30/09/2009
