Schleswig-Holstein's state SPD leader Ralf Stegner stands beside German Social Democratic leader Franz...
Schleswig-Holstein's state SPD leader Ralf Stegner (L) stands beside German Social Democratic leader Franz Muentefering as he is surrounded by media after he was elected as top candidate for upcoming state elections in Schleswig-Holstein, during a special party convention in the northern German city of Luebeck, July 31, 2009. REUTERS/Morris Mac Matzen (GERMANY POLITICS)