German Economy Minister and leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) Sigmar Gabriel makes his keynote speech during the SPD party congress in Berlin, Germany, December 11, 2015. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch/Files
BERLIN (Reuters) - The political future of Germany's vice chancellor may hinge on the outcome of a vote next week by his Social Democrats (SPD) over whether to back a trade deal between the European Union and Canada.
SPD leader Sigmar Gabriel has championed the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) as part of his remit as economy minister, and to demonstrate the centre-left party's business credentials.
