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    530533In 2004, German Chancellor, Gerhard Schroeder, resigned the leadership of his political party, the Social Democratic Party(SDP) trailed by criticism of his welfare programs.

    Schroeder had insisted that his administration would not change direction, following mass protests by the opposition party.

    He also resigned as the party Chairman as a result of complaints to the party over a freeze on pensions and the introduction of medical fees.