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Posted on January 31, 2025
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UK PM Keir Starmer will host German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at Chequers to discuss Ukraine and Middle East issues ahead of Germany's upcoming elections.
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will host German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday at his Chequers country residence, Starmer's spokesperson said on Friday, weeks before a national election is due to take place in Germany.
The two leaders are expected to discuss issues around Ukraine and the Middle East, the spokesperson said.
Scholz's party, the centre-left Social Democrats, is tipped to come third in the Feb. 23 general election, according to the latest poll published by INSA on Jan. 25.
(Reporting by Andrew MacAskill, Writing by Sam Tabahriti, Editing by William James)
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will host German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
They are expected to discuss issues related to Ukraine and the Middle East.
The meeting is scheduled for Sunday at Starmer's Chequers country residence.
Scholz's party, the centre-left Social Democrats, is predicted to come third in the upcoming general election.
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