Germany's Scholz wants fractured parliament to act to shield top court from extremists


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  • Friday, 15 Nov 2024

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz appears as a witness in his role as former finance minister at the German parliament's Afghanistan Commission during a parliament hearing, in Berlin, Germany November 14, 2024. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said protecting the country's constitutional court from extremists and populists was a priority of his as his now-minority coalition seeks consensus in parliament to push through proposals ahead of snap elections.

In his weekly podcast, Scholz mapped out proposals - including lower wage tax and an increase in child benefit - that he is seeking support for in parliament in the coming weeks.

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