Debate intensifies in Germany's SPD over Scholz's political future

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2024-11-19

Berlin (dpa) - Pressure is mounting among Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) to decide on the political future of Chancellor Olaf Scholz, amid doubts about whether the unpopular leader could run a successful election campaign. Top party functionaries are expected to meet on Tuesday evening in Berlin to consider whether Scholz, a long-time SPD politician, should remain the party's top candidate for the upcoming elections, party sources told dpa. Acc......

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