Germany: Olaf Scholz Confirmed as SPD Chancellor Candidate, Criticizes Hard-Right Politics and Foreign Interference

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Germany: Olaf Scholz Confirmed as SPD Chancellor .. izes Hard-Right Politics and Foreign Interference

Germany: Olaf Scholz Confirmed as SPD Chancellor Candidate, Criticizes Hard-Right Politics and Foreign Interference

^{Published on 2025-01-11 16:00:38 - MSN}

Germany's ruling Social Democratic Party (SPD) on Saturday, January 11, 2025, formally confirmed Chancellor Olaf Scholz as its candidate for the Feb. 23 parliamentary election. Delivering a wide-ranging speech at a special party convention in Berlin,

The article from MSN discusses the confirmation of Olaf Scholz as the Social Democratic Party (SPD) candidate for the position of Chancellor in Germany's upcoming elections. Scholz, who is currently serving as Germany's Finance Minister and Vice Chancellor, has openly criticized the rise of hard-right politics within the country, particularly targeting the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. He has expressed concerns about foreign interference in German politics, implicitly referring to influences from Russia and other external entities. Scholz advocates for a strong, democratic Germany that stands against nationalist and extremist ideologies, emphasizing the need for unity and stability in European politics. His campaign focuses on social justice, economic stability, and reinforcing Germany's role in the European Union.

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