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Olaf Scholz on what he'd do as chancellor

August 12, 2021

Social Democrat Olaf Scholz has worked with Chancellor Angela Merkel for years. Now he hopes to take over her seat in the upcoming German election.

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Olaf Scholz at a May 1 rally
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Social Democratic Party chancellor candidate Olaf Scholz tells DW about his plans if he's elected in Germany's upcoming election.

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