Martin Schulz is the face of the Socialists to the European Commission

German MEP presides over now to the European Parliament and noted that "the public lost confidence and I'm going to fight for the win. We must have confidence that the richest region in the world is able to distribute the wealth in a more fair and balanced. "

With the support of 19 of the 32 European Socialist parties, Martin Schulz wants to combat unemployment and improve cooperation between the European institutions and the Member States.

Asked whether will follow the austere style of countrywoman Angela Merkel replied that "mourning the confidence of Europe's citizens and to support the Grand Coalition in Berlin".

But to win the post of President of the European Commission, the German Chancellor's support will be crucial to convince the European people's Party, to which Merkel belongs and that is the biggest opponent.

The choice of successor to José Manuel Barroso is also dependent on the agreement of the heads of State and Government from 28 countries.

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