Scholz cancelled his attendance at a European Parliament election campaign in the state of Saarland, bordered by France and Luxembourg, to show solidarity with the residents of Kleinblittersdorf who have been impacted by the floods. He walked through the village with the regional governnor, Anke Rehlinger, and spoke with local residents and emergency services personnel who have responded to thousands of requests for help. Several buildings had to be evacuated as houses and cellars were flooded. Cars were partially submerged and streets filled with water. The city set up alternative accommodati…