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Scholz receives partly unfriendly reception in flood area

Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) received an unfriendly reception from some people during his visit to the flood area in southern Saxony-Anhalt. "Criminals", "Your policies are based on lies" and "Go right back" were the words that came from a group of around ten people on Thursday.

Sangerhausen - Scholz receives partly unfriendly reception in flood area

Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) received an unfriendly reception from some people during his visit to the flood area in southern Saxony-Anhalt. "Criminals", "Your policy is based on lies" and "Go right back" were the words of a group of around ten people on Thursday.

Together with Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke (Greens) and Minister President Reiner Haseloff (CDU), he went to Oberröblingen, a district of Sangerhausen, to get an idea of the situation. Scholz had previously gained an overview from a helicopter.

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  1. The Federal Government, led by Olaf Scholz (SPD), has been criticized for its flood response in Saxony-Anhalt, with some residents in the flood zone accusing them of lying and calling them criminals.
  2. Despite the partly unfriendly reception, Chancellor Scholz and other high-ranking officials visited Sangerhausen, a town in Saxony-Anhalt located in a flood zone, to assess the situation firsthand.
  3. In response to the floods that affected several parts of Germany, including Saxony-Anhalt, the Federal Government has announced plans to allocate significant funds for relief and reconstruction efforts in the affected areas.
  4. Olaf Scholz, the German Chancellor representing the SPD, acknowledged the challenges faced by residents in the flood zone in Saxony-Anhalt and reassured them that the Federal Government is committed to supporting them in their recovery and rebuilding efforts.

Source: www.stern.de

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