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Martin Schultz explained the reason for this act by the fact that the inner-party discussions around his candidacy are a threat to the successful adoption of a coalition agreement at the party congress of the SPD.

"I declare about the refusal to join the federal government and at the same time I hope that this will end the personnel debate in the SPD," said Schultz.

Also Schultz added that it is necessary to create a policy for the sake of the people of this country. Therefore, his personal ambitions are below the interests of the party.