Scholz's unusual statement before the new election: "Depressing"
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz rarely comments on the domestic politics of other countries. But ahead of the new French election, he has expressed himself unusually emotionally and with concern for Germany's future relationship with France, writes Reuters.
At a party meeting earlier this week, Scholz revealed that he is texting President Emmanuel Macron on a daily basis ahead of the second round of the election. The leaders are discussing "the situation, which is really depressing," Scholz said, according to the DPA news agency.
- In any case, I keep my fingers crossed that the French, whom I love and appreciate so much, succeed in preventing a government led by a right-wing populist party.
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Tens of thousands of police are deployed on the streets of France
Around 30,000 police officers will be deployed around France before Sunday evening, when the second round of the new French election will be decided.
In Paris alone, 5,000 police officers will be on duty, says Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin to the France 2 television channel. This is to "make sure that the radical right and the radical left do not use the opportunity to create disorder".
Several election workers, including government spokesperson Prisca Thévenot, were attacked while campaigning on Wednesday evening and four people have been arrested.
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