Social Democrats' chairman will be German vice-chancellor

Social Democratic Party chairman Franz Muentefering will serve as vice-chancellor and labour minister in a coalition government under conservative Chancellor-designate Angela Merkel, party officials said today.

Social Democrats' chairman will be German vice-chancellor

Social Democratic Party chairman Franz Muentefering will serve as vice-chancellor and labour minister in a coalition government under conservative Chancellor-designate Angela Merkel, party officials said today.

Officials confirmed the choice during a meeting of party leaders on their choices for the new cabinet.

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