After two weeks of bitter negotiations and a final 24-hour marathon (see EUROPE 11944), the President of the SPD, Martin Schulz, was visibly exhausted but satisfied. He asserted, "This programme has a Social democrat imprint on it". According to the latter, Germany will strengthen its commitment in Europe and finally respond to the hand proffered by the French President, Emmanuel Macron.
The former President of the European Parliament confirmed that Germany is expected to contribute more to...