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Scholz criticizes Trump's Gaza plan as 'scandal' in TV debate

Xinhua | Updated: 2025-02-10 09:30
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This snapshot from a livestream by German state-owned international broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) on Feb 9, 2025, showed German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in his first televised debate with Friedrich Merz, leader of the opposition Christian Democratic Union (CDU), ahead of Bundestag elections on Feb 23. [Photo/Xinhua]

BERLIN - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday evening criticized US President Donald Trump's plan to relocate Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, calling it "a scandal".

Scholz and Friedrich Merz, leader of the opposition Christian Democratic Union (CDU), engaged in the first televised debate ahead of Bundestag elections on Feb 23.

One of the key topics discussed was how Germany should engage with the United States under Trump's administration. Addressing the Middle East issue, Scholz reaffirmed his opposition to Trump's Gaza proposal.

Speaking at a campaign event on Friday, Scholz had voiced his disapproval, stating, "We must not resettle the population of Gaza to Egypt," and expressing his "complete rejection" of the plan.

During Sunday's debate, Scholz described his strategy for dealing with Trump as involving "clear words and friendly conversations". Merz, while also expressed concerns over Trump's proposal, described it as "part of a series of irritating proposals from the American Administration". However, he suggested that Germany should wait to see which plans the US government intends to pursue "seriously".

On the issue of potential US tariffs, Scholz affirmed that the European Union is prepared to "act within an hour" if necessary.

Merz, meanwhile, emphasized the importance of European unity, including cooperation with Britain despite Brexit, called for "a common European strategy" to tackle challenges.

Their debate also covered key domestic issues, including the economy, immigration, and the impact of ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

The upcoming snap elections are seen as a crucial test for Scholz's Social Democratic Party (SPD), which currently polls at 16 percent. The conservative CDU and its Bavarian sister party, Christian Social Union (CSU), lead the polls with stable support of around 30 percent.

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