Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder gave up his seat in parliament today, completing his exit from day-to-day politics after seven years as German leader.

Outgoing Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder told MPs today he will give up his parliamentary seat, members of his party said, completing his withdrawal from day-to-day politics after seven years as German leader.

Gerhard Schroeder plans to write a book about his seven years at the head of Germany’s government, the outgoing chancellor said in remarks released today.