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US Midterm Elections: Klingbeil on the Midterms - "Now We Should Make the Most of It"

Deputy Chancellor Lars Klingbeil is pleased about the outcome of the US midterm elections. However, he also has high expectations for future cooperation with the US.

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US Midterm Elections: Klingbeil on the Midterms - "Now We Should Make the Most of It"

Lars Klingbeil, leader of Germany's SPD, has congratulated the US Democrats on the midterm election results and called for close cooperation. He expressed hope that the outcome will lead to positive changes, citing issues such as trade policy, the Iran conflict, energy security, and protection of Ukraine. Klingbeil emphasized the need for transatlantic collaboration with Democrats and "reasonable forces" within the Republican party.

He extended an offer of cooperation, stating that the SPD's hand is "outstretched" and will remain so.

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