PES lead candidate Nicolas Schmit – invi • Table.Briefings

Nicolas Schmit at a press conference after a meeting of the SPD Executive Committee in the Willy Brandt House.

The Social Democratic lead candidate for the European elections wants to score points with successes in social policy. However, he has no support from either his native Luxembourg or Germany. His first election campaign appearances are modest.

Until now, he has stood in the shadow of EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. As Commissioner for Employment and Social Rights, Nicolas Schmit from Luxembourg served his omnipresent German boss faithfully and loyally for five years – and was never really able to make a name for himself personally or politically.

PES lead candidate Nicolas Schmit – invisible candidate of the European elections

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