Germany's Scholz faces calls in his party to abandon re-election bid
Olaf Scholz, Germany's least popular chancellor on record, is facing growing calls within his Social Democrats (SPD) to step aside and let his Defence Minister Boris Pistorius instead lead the centre-left party into next year's federal election.
Germany's Scholz Requests Confidence Vote, Eyes Early 2025 Election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to request a vote of confidence in his government on Dec. 16, a move that could set the stage for a new parliamentary election as soon as February.
German Opposition Lambastes Scholz in Election Broadside
German conservative leader Friedrich Merz launched his election bid with a stinging attack on Chancellor Olaf Scholz, calling the Social Democrat a “lightweight” and accusing him of sowing division in Europe’s biggest economy.
Germany's embattled Scholz trades blows with rivals as election looms
Germany's embattled Chancellor Olaf Scholz, mired in a government crisis, traded blows with his rivals Wednesday in combative parliament speeches as all sides ready for elections in February.Scholz told parliament that spending on security or support for Ukraine are crucial but must not lead to cuts in pensions,
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he'll hold a vote of confidence in parliament next month ahead of election next year
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he'll hold a vote of confidence in parliament next month ahead of election next year
Germany's Scholz wants fractured parliament to act to shield top court from extremists
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said protecting the country's constitutional court from extremists and populists was a priority ...
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Scholz cuts visit to Mexico following German coalition collapse
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has cancelled a planned visit to Mexico amid domestic political turmoil following the collapse ...
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The sun begins to set on Olaf Scholz’s chancellorship
On November 6th long-bubbling rows in Germany’s three-party coalition finally boiled over, when Olaf Scholz, the Social ...
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he’ll ask for a vote of confidence in December
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced that he will ask for a vote of confidence on Dec. 16, paving the way forward for ...
Scholz, fighting for survival, says Germans should not choose between security and prosperity
Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday appealed to parties to pass measures such as raising child benefits and lifting tax ...
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Germany’s Energy Transition Delayed by Scholz’s Snap Election
They were already approved by Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-party government but still need to pass parliamentary votes.
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Scholz seeks support for faltering reign
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called on opponents to steer clear of divisive politics and back his minority government ...
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Scholz stakes reelection bid on his ‘prudent’ Ukraine policy
With an early election coming in February, the German chancellor is depicting himself as the safe choice for preventing an ...