Olaf Scholz

Why Does Donald Trump Want to Buy Greenland?

19-01-2025 10:28:06

Trump has ramped up his threats to annex Greenland. Could the incoming US president really bring the Arctic island, which belongs to NATO partner Denmark, permanently under US control?

Germany: Scholz Uneasy Over Musk's Support for Far-Right AfD

04-01-2025 15:40:42

Elon Musk's public endorsement of the far-right AfD has the country's top leaders worried about undue influence on German democracy ahead of the February snap election.

German Chancellor Scholz Loses Confidence Vote

17-12-2024 09:14:54

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called a confidence vote following the collapse of his coalition government. He has lost the vote, paving the way for elections in February.

Germany's Scholz, China's Xi Hold Talks at G20

20-11-2024 11:36:56

EU tariffs on electric vehicles from China and the war in Ukraine were on the agenda as the leaders of two of the world's largest economies met on the sidelines of the summit in Rio de Janeiro.

Germany Snap Elections Expected For February

12-11-2024 18:33:57

Media reports say Germany's biggest political parties have reached agreement on a timetable leading towards a snap election after the governing coalition collapsed last week.

Germany: Scholz Open to New Merz Talks, on Old Ground

09-11-2024 18:47:17

A party ally says Chancellor Scholz would be open to talks with Friedrich Merz on when to move towards new elections, but only after dealing with urgent business in parliament. Merz earlier said this wasn't acceptable.

Germany's Governing Coalition Collapses!

07-11-2024 18:07:06

German Chancellor Scholz says a vote of confidence is planned for January, possibly paving the way for snap elections. The move comes as Scholz fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner amid divisions over economic plans.

Germany: Brandenburg Election Brings Relief for Ruling SPD

23-09-2024 16:01:04

Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats managed to fight off the far-right AfD in the regional vote. However, questions about the future of Germany's ruling coalition remain.

German Conservatives Name Merz Chancellor Candidate

17-09-2024 17:10:47

Germany's conservative parties chose opposition leader Friedrich Merz as their candidate for chancellor in next year's federal elections. He will likely run against Chancellor Olaf Scholz of the Social Democrats.

Scholz calls for cease-fire in talks with Netanyahu

11-08-2024 19:17:19

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday expressed concern about the danger of a regional war in the Middle East during a call with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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