Germany's Scholz calls attacks on politicians outrageous and cowardly

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz described recent attacks on politicians, including on his Social Democrat ally Franziska Giffey, as outrageous and cowardly in a post on social media platform X on Wednesday. "Violence does not belong in a democratic debate. (Writing by Madeline Chambers Editing by Miranda Murray)

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz described recent attacks on politicians, including on his Social Democrat ally Franziska Giffey, as outrageous and cowardly in a post on social media platform X on Wednesday.

"Violence does not belong in a democratic debate. Decent and reasonable people are clearly standing against it - and they are the majority!" he said. (Writing by Madeline Chambers Editing by Miranda Murray)