Majority of German lawmakers to vote in favor of Armenian Genocide resolution – Deutsche Welle

YEREVAN, JUNE 2, ARMENPRESS. The German Deutsche Welle says the ruling coalition of Germany is most likely to vote in favor of the Armenian Genocide resolution on June 2 in the Bundestag.

The resolution is entitled "Remembrance and commemoration of the genocide of Armenians and other Christian minorities in 1915 and 1916".

Head of the SDP Parliamentary faction Christine Lambrecht said she doesn’t expect MPs of her party to vote against.

Deputy Government Spokesperson Christiane Wirtz earlier said Chancellor Merkel is in favor of the resolution and had voted in favor during the probation voting.

Wirtz also said due to scheduling difficulties Merkel will be unable to attend the voting.

FM Steinmeier will also be unable to attend the discussions.

The discussions will kick off at 11:00 local German time on June 2.