German Social Democrats Want Schröder Expelled From the Party
Calls are growing louder inside Germany's Social Democratic Party to expel former chancellor Gerhard Schröder. The reason given is his close ties with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Calls are growing louder within Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) to expel former chancellor Gerhard Schröder from its ranks. According to the headline of the Ukrainian news report, the dispute was triggered by his taking part in a celebration with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The criticism rests on Schröder's close ties with Putin, whom the source describes as Russia's ruler.
The available information does not say when or where the celebration took place, which party members are demanding the expulsion, or whether the party has already started a formal procedure. It is also not known whether Schröder will actually be expelled.
