Media: the German social Democrats scare relations Schroeder and Putin
Leading politicians of the Social democratic party of Germany (SPD) is increasingly concerned that the ex-Chancellor of Germany, member of the party of Gerhard Schroeder and Russian President centuries Putin have established close relationships, writes.
So, Deputy head of the SPD faction in the Bundestag Rolf M?tzenich believes that in light of recent events Schroeder would be good to reconsider its position, informs magazine. For reviews Mutzenich, the ex-Chancellor has to know how sensitive are perceived his partnership with Putin in the Baltic States and Poland.
The head of the party, Vice-Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel is not ready to connect to the criticism Schroeder, writes Deutsche Welle. For reviews of Gabriel, Schroeder - a private person and its role is different from the role of policy. In addition, According to the Vice-Chancellor, Schroder is aware of the responsibility for their actions. Gabriel reminded that Schroder has used its influence in the Russian capital for the liberation of OSCE observers abducted in Eastern Ukraine.
in may Gerhard Schroeder was criticized from the German media because of what he clarified own day of birth in St. Petersburg in the organization of the President of the Russian Federation on the background of decline in Ukraine. Special indignation correspondents caused a heartfelt embrace of Putin and Schroeder At a meeting. Former Chancellor, saying that centuries Putin " is not a persona non grata " and that he Schroeder does not support the extension of sanctions against Russia.