Chancellor Scholz to attend German Euro quarter-final against Spain

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz celebrates in the stands after the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 soccer match between Germany and Denmark at Dortmund stadium. Christian Charisius/dpa

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will attend a fourth game of the natioal team at the home Euros on Friday, the big quarter-final showdown with Spain.

Government spokeswoman Christiane Hoffmann said on Wednesday that Scholz will be present for the match in Stuttgart.

"The Chancellor is looking forward to the continuation of this European festival, where people meet with respect and appreciation," Hoffmann said.

Scholz was also in attendance when Germany beat Hungary 2-0 and drew 1-1 with Switzerland in the group stage, and he returned for the 2-0 victory over Denmark in the last 16.

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