What is POLITICO Pro? Policy areas Our Pro coverage Request a demo Contact us BERLIN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz issued rare criticism of the Israeli government Thursday, expressing “great concern” over planned judicial reforms that have sparked protests.  Scholz made the remarks during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was visiting the German capital, urging the Israeli leader to reconsider a compromise proposal on the reforms. ”Scholz emphasized the importance of Israel’s democratic values, also when it comes to dealing with its various critics around the world