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www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Marketing

I will not dance': Olaf Scholz joins TikTok with a promise

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz joins TikTok without dancing, providing insights into government life.
Use of TikTok by Western leaders raises concerns over security and disinformation, despite efforts to reach younger audiences. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Germany's Scholz in talks with Pope Francis at the Vatican DW 03/02/2024

German Chancellor Scholz met Pope Francis for their first private face-to-face meeting.
Discussions likely involved the situation in the Middle East and Russia's war in Ukraine. [ more ]
www.dw.com
4 months ago
Europe news

Ukraine updates: Scholz, Biden talk on arming Kyiv DW 02/09/2024

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is lending support to US President Joe Biden as he seeks funding for Ukraine's defense from lawmakers.
Scholz has warned that a Russian victory in Ukraine would "dramatically change the face of Europe." [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Europe news

Vladimir Putin interview an example of how democracies die', says EU lawmaker Europe live

Guy Verhofstadt criticizes Tucker Carlson's interview with Vladimir Putin for spreading unchallenged lies.
Donald Tusk criticizes Senate Republicans for potentially delaying US aid package for Ukraine. [ more ]
www.dw.com
4 months ago
Germany news

Germany: Scholz calls for joint opposition against far-right DW 01/31/2024

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urges democratic parties to stand together against threats to democracy
Scholz invokes Germany's Nazi past and calls on voters to reject the far-right Alternative for Germany party [ more ]
POLITICO
6 months ago
Germany politics

Scholz gets Orban out the room to open Ukraine's membership talks

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz proposed that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán leave the room temporarily during discussions on Ukraine's accession to the EU, in order to secure unanimous approval from the remaining leaders.
Scholz's strategy of having Orbán temporarily absent to secure unanimity raised eyebrows and was seen as an unusual move.
Critics have noted Scholz's lack of tactical negotiating and communication skills compared to former Chancellor Angela Merkel. [ more ]
POLITICO
7 months ago
Germany politics

Scholz promises new budget plans 'very quickly' amid German spending crisis

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz plans to present new budget plans quickly after a court ruling caused financial disarray.
The ruling may require an emergency budget for this year.
Scholz did not provide details on where spending cuts would be made. [ more ]
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