Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz opposes Julian Assange's extradition to the US and hopes British courts protect him.

Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz has spoken out against the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the US. Scholz expressed his hope that chances of Assange avoiding extradition have increased after last month's hearing at the UK High Court in London. The German Chancellor said he would welcome British courts protecting Assange, as the WikiLeaks founder faces potential prosecution in the US for disclosing state secrets.

March 04, 2024
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