German SPD chief Gabriel makes way for Schulz to run against Merkel

BERLIN (Reuters) - The leader of Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) will put forward Martin Schulz, the former president of the European Parliament, to challenge conservative Chancellor Angela Merkel in a national election on September 24, sources said on Tuesday.

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