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War in Ukraine
Two days before the vote, Scholz said the question of whether Berlin would be prepared to send German soldiers to support any potential ceasefire “is a debate that we should not be having now”.
18h ago
Germany
Europe has been nervously watching the election campaign of the continent’s biggest economy, whose importance at a time of global upheaval can hardly be overstated.
20h ago
Europe
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock also hit back at Trump’s comments, branding them “absurd.”
2d ago
Germany
The German chancellor said discussions on German troop deployments were “immature” when prompted by a reporter after Monday’s emergency summit in Paris.
Feb. 17
Europe
The only one who benefits from a “decoupling” of European and American security is Putin, Scholz said.
Feb. 15
Germany
Trump, after speaking to Putin on Wednesday, said that talks to bring an end to the war in Ukraine, which began with Russia’s invasion almost three years ago, would start “immediately”.
Feb. 13
Ukraine
He had said Ukraine’s resources should be used to finance everything needed after the war, such as reconstruction and maintaining a strong army.
Feb. 8
Biden
With forthcoming changes in the US and German administrations, the democratic world’s commitment to what it means to be free will finally be tested in 2025.
Jan. 19
Germany
Despite initial reluctance, Germany has been indispensable in aiding Ukraine, both militarily and in humanitarian aid. However, with elections coming in February, the reluctance persists.
Jan. 18
Germany
Germany’s Chancellor blocks military aid amid growing pressure from the Green Party for more defense spending, while the CDU pushes for supplying Ukraine with TAURUS missiles to boost its defenses.
Jan. 10
Putin
The German government to take legal action over claims of Scholz’s alleged Moscow visit to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Jan. 6
Europe
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier also warned of “foreign influence ... which is particularly intense on X,” the social media platform owned by billionaire Elon Musk, in upcoming elections.
Dec. 27, 2024
Germany
On Monday the majority of the members of the German parliament withdrew its confidence in Chancellor Olaf Scholz, officially clearing the way for new elections on 23 February.
Dec. 17, 2024
Germany
Scholz will face parliament Monday to trigger the process towards February 23 elections.
Dec. 16, 2024
Zelensky
Zelensky urges the German chancellor for continued support, stressing the need for more weapons and diplomacy to ensure a ‘just peace’ amid fears of a forced deal under Trump’s upcoming leadership.
Dec. 2, 2024
War in Ukraine
Scholz seeks to understand Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s perspective on the situation.
Dec. 2, 2024
The German chancellor said discussions on German troop deployments were “immature” when prompted by a reporter after Monday’s emergency summit in Paris.
Feb. 17