Merkel takes swipe at SPD’s Scholz in last Bundestag session before vote
By DW
09 September 2021 |
10:48 am
Angela Merkel took a rare foray into partisan campaigning in parliament in a session just weeks ahead of national elections. Merkel not only lauded her own government's record, but also took aim at the poll leader.
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