Germany's Scholz calls Putin for first time in 2 years DW 11/15/2024
Germany's chancellor and Russia's president had their first direct conversation since late 2022, focusing on peace in Ukraine.
Scholz urges Putin in phone call to negotiate with Ukraine
Scholz urged Putin to withdraw troops and negotiate for peace in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
When are fresh elections likely to be held in Germany?
Germany's coalition government has collapsed, creating uncertainty over when new elections may occur.
A far-right party is looking for wins in 2 state elections in eastern Germany
The far-right Alternative for Germany may become the strongest party in state elections, posing challenges to the national government.
The Guardian view on Olaf Scholz's struggling coalition: running out of time | Editorial
Germany's coalition government, led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, faces record low approval ratings and risks internal division ahead of upcoming federal elections.
Germany Will Hold Snap Election in February
Germany's coalition government collapsed, prompting a snap election set for February 23, 2024.
Chancellor Scholz's coalition was dissolved by internal budget conflicts, causing significant political upheaval.
The new election aims to address key economic concerns and political instability.
Germany's Scholz calls Putin for first time in 2 years DW 11/15/2024
Germany's chancellor and Russia's president had their first direct conversation since late 2022, focusing on peace in Ukraine.
Scholz urges Putin in phone call to negotiate with Ukraine
Scholz urged Putin to withdraw troops and negotiate for peace in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
When are fresh elections likely to be held in Germany?
Germany's coalition government has collapsed, creating uncertainty over when new elections may occur.
A far-right party is looking for wins in 2 state elections in eastern Germany
The far-right Alternative for Germany may become the strongest party in state elections, posing challenges to the national government.
The Guardian view on Olaf Scholz's struggling coalition: running out of time | Editorial
Germany's coalition government, led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, faces record low approval ratings and risks internal division ahead of upcoming federal elections.
Germany Will Hold Snap Election in February
Germany's coalition government collapsed, prompting a snap election set for February 23, 2024.
Chancellor Scholz's coalition was dissolved by internal budget conflicts, causing significant political upheaval.
The new election aims to address key economic concerns and political instability.
Germany's governing coalition is headed for collapse after Scholz fires finance chief
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz fires Finance Minister Christian Lindner, catalyzing potential early elections amid governing coalition disputes and budgetary challenges.
Olaf Scholz faces calls for confidence vote after German coalition collapses
Friedrich Merz demands an immediate confidence vote following the collapse of Olaf Scholz's coalition to address Germany's political crisis.
Far right gains in another German state election, weakening Scholz's grip
Scholz's SPD narrowly won in Brandenburg, indicating ongoing political challenges ahead of the federal elections. High voter turnout reflects significant public interest.
Why has Germany's government collapsed and what happens next?
The collapse of Germany's coalition government creates political uncertainty and significant budgetary challenges. A potential election looms due to internal disagreements.
The AfD is damaging Germany' says Olaf Scholz as far right leads in state election Europe live
Chancellor Scholz condemns the rise of the far-right in German elections, urging parties to exclude extremists.
Germany: Surprise resignation puts SPD under pressure DW 10/08/2024
Kevin Kuhnert's resignation as SPD general secretary highlights internal party struggles and the need for rejuvenation ahead of upcoming elections.
Germany's governing coalition is headed for collapse after Scholz fires finance chief
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz fires Finance Minister Christian Lindner, catalyzing potential early elections amid governing coalition disputes and budgetary challenges.
Olaf Scholz faces calls for confidence vote after German coalition collapses
Friedrich Merz demands an immediate confidence vote following the collapse of Olaf Scholz's coalition to address Germany's political crisis.
Far right gains in another German state election, weakening Scholz's grip
Scholz's SPD narrowly won in Brandenburg, indicating ongoing political challenges ahead of the federal elections. High voter turnout reflects significant public interest.
Why has Germany's government collapsed and what happens next?
The collapse of Germany's coalition government creates political uncertainty and significant budgetary challenges. A potential election looms due to internal disagreements.
The AfD is damaging Germany' says Olaf Scholz as far right leads in state election Europe live
Chancellor Scholz condemns the rise of the far-right in German elections, urging parties to exclude extremists.
Germany: Surprise resignation puts SPD under pressure DW 10/08/2024
Kevin Kuhnert's resignation as SPD general secretary highlights internal party struggles and the need for rejuvenation ahead of upcoming elections.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.