His office is closed: Former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder will have to relinquish some of his privileges in the future.
Former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder, who has been criticized for his contacts with Russia, has had to relinquish some of his privileges. The Budget Committee of the Bundestag decided on Thursday to close its office – but the SPD politician should continue to receive a pension and personal protection, as the DPA news agency learned from committee circles.
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