German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said he would push for a new strategy toward dealing with Russia and other eastern European countries if he were to become chancellor in Germany’s upcoming general election in September.
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Deutsche Welle: Olaf Scholz calls for ‘a new policy’ toward eastern Europe, Russia
German Finance Minister, Vice-Chancellor and the Social Democratic SPD Party's candidate for chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks during his visit to the Klimahaus (Climate house) in Bremerhaven, northern Germany, on Aug. 9, 2021, as part of his campaign rally ahead of the Sept. 26, 2021 federal elections.