Reuters out with the news citing a senior SPD party official
- All options still on the table with regards to the talks
Nothing else of note thus far on the wires. A slight change in stance after Friday's news by Schulz saying that no green light has been given on a coalition just yet.
German DAX index is up 1.2% so far on the day, but is down compared to the open. If confirmed, the news should be taken with a bit more of a positive tone.