Schulz’s original sin
Martin Schulz chose not to openly champion for “red-red-green”. He then plunged in the polls, also failing to represent an alternative for Germany and Europe.
Matteo Angeli is a journalist working for several Italian media outlets. He is based in Strasbourg, where he also works as communications manager for the European Parliamentary Association. Moreover, he is ghostwriter for a Member of the European Parliament. He covers primarily French, German, Italian and EU politics.
Martin Schulz chose not to openly champion for “red-red-green”. He then plunged in the polls, also failing to represent an alternative for Germany and Europe.
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