German election: SPD’s front-runner Olaf Scholz is brimming with confidence
By DW
02 October 2021 |
3:24 pm
Euphoria is spreading among the Social Democrats. Chancellor candidate Olaf Scholz has a good chance to succeed Angela Merkel and he's out wooing voters with big promises. Sabine Kinkartz hits the road with his campaign.
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