
In this Jan. 21, 2018 file photo, SPD young wing leader Kevin Kuehnert speaks during a party meeting of the Social Democrats, SPD, in Bonn, Germany. Germany’s Social Democrats plan to establish a cut-off date after which new members won’t be able to vote on forming a government with Chancellor Angela Merkel, in angry response to a recruitment drive led by the party’s anti-coalition youth wing, officials said Wednesday. (AP Photo/Michael Probst,file)
- Michael Probst

FILE - In this Jan. 21, 2018 file photo SPD leader Martin Schulz sits behind faction leader Andrea Nahles, center, and Malu Dreyer, right, during a party meeting of the Social Democrats, SPD in Bonn, Germany. Germany’s Social Democrats plan to establish a cut-off date after which new members won’t be able to vote on forming a government with Chancellor Angela Merkel, in angry response to a recruitment drive led by the party’s anti-coalition youth wing, officials said Wednesday Jan. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
- Michael Probst