Schröder's Putin visit triggers political backlash in Germany | DW News

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Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder has again come under fire after appearing at celebrations for Vladimir Putin's 74th birthday in Moscow. The Kremlin said Putin invited his "old friend" after learning Schröder was already in the Russian capital on business linked to supermarket operator Hyperglobus. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called the meeting "totally immoral," while Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil described it as "completely unacceptable." DW Political Correspondent Simon Young joins us to unpack the political fallout. Chapters: 00:00 Schröder’s Moscow visit sparks outrage in Germany 01:30 What is known about Schröder’s visit 03:30 Has Schröder responded to the outrage? 04:00 Is anybody speaking up for the former German chancellor? 04:37 Does Schröder face expulsion from his Social Democrats party? 05:22 The timing of Schröder's new business role in Russia #dwcurrentaffairs #putin #germany #moscow #russia For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW

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