Germany´s SPD says it is ready for talks to end political crisis
(The Guardian Germany)

Martin Schulz, leader of centre-left SPD, under pressure from own party to rethink to stop Germany from sinking into paralysisGermany´s Social Democrats have said they are ready to hold talks that may help Chancellor Angela Merkel resolve a deep political crisis without calling new elections.`The SPD is of the firm conviction that there must be talks,` its general secretary, Hubertus Heil, said after an eight-hour, late-night meeting chaired by the SPD leader, Martin Schulz. `The SPD will not be closed to those talks.` Related: Pressure grows on SPD to reconsider coalition talks with Angela Merkel Related: `I fear a German Trump`: Merkel`s struggles lead to thoughts of what next Continue reading...