Kurt Beck (R), leader of the German Social Democratic Party (SPD) gives some flowers to Gesine Schwan, president of the Viadrina European University after her speech at the SPD 'Future Convention 2008' in Nuremberg May 31, 2008. Germany's Social Democrats nominated candidate Schwan, for the ceremonial office of president. Letters reading 'Rise'. REUTERS/Michaela Rehle (GERMANY)