Even if he does not win the election, Mr Martin could become Mrs Merkel's deputy in a coalition. (Reuters: Yves Herman)
DW: German Chancellor Angela Merkel faces serious threat from centre-left Europhile Martin Schulz
A new threat has emerged to Angela Merkel's bid to remain in power.
No, despite the international media attention, it is not from the anti-immigration far right but a straight-talking Europhile of the centre left.
While the world was watching US President Donald Trump's first week in power, Martin Schulz shook up Germany's political landscape.
The 61-year-old announced he would run against the Conservative Chancellor Ms Merkel and lead the Social Democratic Party (SPD) to this year's election.
Mr Schulz is an interesting character with a rags to riches story.
An alcoholic in his 20s after an injury ended his footballing dreams, Schulz turned his life around to forge a 23-year career in EU politics.
Until last month he was president of the bloc's parliament.
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WNU Editor: Martin Schulz has studied Trump's victory, and has tailored Trump's populist message in a manner that will appeal to the average German voter .... and it is having an impact. German Chancellor Angela Merkel is in trouble, and there are no guarantees right now that she will be the German Chancellor later this year.
More News On The Rise of German Social democrat Leader Martin Schulz
Poll: Merkel's challenger Schulz boosts German center-left -- AP
A New Front Opens Up Against Merkel’s Re-Election Bid -- Bloomberg
Germany's Martin Schulz Moves Closer to Angela Merkel In Polls -- Newsweek
German workers must get higher wage increases - Germany's Schulz -- Reuters
Germany's Martin Schulz calls Trump 'un-American' and warns against lifting Russia sanctions -- The Independent
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