Gesine Schwan (L), president of the Viadrina European University arrives with Kurt Beck, leader of the German Social Democratic Party (SPD) at the SPD 'Future Convention 2008' in Nuremberg May 31, 2008. Germany's Social Democrats nominated candidate Schwan, for the ceremonial office of president. The text in the background reads 'Rise and Fair'. REUTERS/Michaela Rehle (GERMANY)