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Olaf Scholz
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5 months ago
Germany news

Scholz calls for solidarity with Jews as Hanukkah begins DW 12/07/2023

Olaf Scholz became the first German chancellor to light Berlin's central Hanukkah menorah in a sign of solidarity with Jews amid a surge of antisemitism during the Israel-Hamas war.
Scholz emphasized the importance of the event and the need for Jewish citizens in Germany to have the fundamental right to be visible. [ more ]
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5 months ago
Europe news

Germany is Ukraine's new best friend. What a difference a war makes

Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who was criticized for being slow in providing military assistance to Ukraine, is now leading the western effort to support Ukraine.
US military aid and EU funds for Ukraine are being held up, while UK leadership on Ukraine is perceived to be lacking. [ more ]
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6 months ago
Germany news

German chancellor says sex work is unacceptable DW 11/15/2023

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz calls for further legal restrictions on sex work in Germany
Scholz believes the sale of sex is not acceptable and should not be normalized [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
3 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 ]
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3 months ago
Germany politics

Olaf Scholz, Germany's silent chancellor DW 01/23/2024

Citizens feel that Chancellor Olaf Scholz is not present and his presence is barely felt.
The German government, led by Scholz, is facing numerous challenges including energy scarcity, inflation, and protests from farmers, craftsmen, and railway drivers. [ more ]
POLITICO
5 months ago
Germany politics

Olaf Scholz on budget crisis: No cuts to German welfare state

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz rejects calls for cuts to social benefits to address the budget crisis.
Scholz's stance poses a challenge to coalition partners from the Free Democratic Party who advocate for reducing social benefits. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Germany news

Germany: Scholz welcomes protests against far-right DW 01/19/2024

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz strongly condemns alleged plans by right-wing extremists and politicians from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party for mass deportation of migrants.
Scholz draws parallels between the far-right extremists' plans and Nazi racial ideology, stating that such ideologies have no place in Germany.
Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets in Germany to protest against right-wing extremism and the AfD. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Germany news

Germany: Scholz welcomes protests against deportation plans DW 01/19/2024

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz strongly condemns plans for mass deportation of migrants by right-wing extremists and AfD party members, comparing it to Nazi ideology.
Hundreds of thousands of people protest against right-wing extremism and the AfD party, with demonstrations across Germany. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Coronavirus

German Chancellor Scholz tests positive for COVID, visit by new Slovak leader canceled

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not perform public duties.
A visit by Slovakia's prime minister had to be canceled due to Scholz's positive test. [ more ]
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