New ministers for German government

A senior member of Germany's Social Democrats confirmed last night that the party had nominated Frank-Walter Steinmeier to become Foreign Minister and Peer Steinbrueck Finance Minister in a new government.

Brandenburg state Premier Matthias Platzeck confirmed other nominations including: Franz Muentefering as Labour Minister, Brigitte Zypries as Justice Minister, Ulla Schmidt as Health Minister, Wolfgang Tiefensee as Transport Minister.