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Merz's chancellorship at risk ahead of key state elections

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz could lose his position within days — just 16 months after coming to power. Politico reported on Sept. 17.

17 September, 06:33 PM

Kremlin confirms meeting between Putin and former German Chancellor Schröder

Vladimir Putin met with former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder, a longtime associate of the Kremlin leader, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on June 5.

6 June, 05:00 PM

German Chancellor Merz suggests women could face conscription in Bundeswehr

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he does not rule out drafting women into the Bundeswehr in the long term, citing the growing threat from Russia, German outlet ZDFheute reported.

31 August 2025, 10:58 AM

Merz aide Frei calls for reexamining Russian asset confiscation, cites war damage

Thorsten Frei, head of the German Chancellery, called for a thorough reexamination of confiscating frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine’s defense, citing Russia’s refusal to seek peace and the war’s devastating toll, in an interview with Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung on May 31.

1 June 2025, 12:55 PM

Scholz remains caretaker as Merz fails in Bundestag vote

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will continue to serve in his role until the Bundestag elects his successor, Spiegelreported on May 6.

6 May 2025, 04:20 PM

German opposition leader visits Kyiv, pledges support for Ukraine

German chancellor candidate from the opposition Christian Democratic Union (CDU) Friedrich Merz arrived in the Ukrainian capital, DW reported on Dec. 9.

10 December 2024, 03:18 AM

German Chancellor honors fallen Ukrainian heroes during Kyiv visit — photos

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited the national memorial on Independence Square in Kyiv with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Dec. 2.

2 December 2024, 03:35 PM

Merkel: NATO promise to Ukraine seen as ‘declaration of war’ by Putin

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel tried to delay Ukraine's NATO membership to avoid a military response from Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, according to excerpts from her book "Freedom.Memoirs 1954-2021" published by Die Zeit on Nov. 21.

21 November 2024, 10:38 AM

German chancellor candidate vows Taurus missiles for Ukraine

Robert Habeck, German Economy Minister and candidate for Chancellor of the Alliance 90/The Greens, promised to supply Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles if elected, in an interview with ARD on Nov. 17.

18 November 2024, 10:31 AM

German Chancellor reports 350,000 Russian troops killed or wounded in Ukraine war

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reported that 350,000 Russian soldiers have been killed or wounded in the war against Ukraine. He made this statement during a meeting in Saarbrücken, Germany, on July 24, as reported by DW on Telegram.

25 July 2024, 10:25 AM

EU leaders fail to agree on candidates for top EU posts – Politico

European Union leaders failed to agree on candidates for top EU posts, and did not support Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as head of the European Commission, despite assurances from the French and German presidents, Politico reports, citing three unnamed diplomats on June 17.

18 June 2024, 01:49 PM

German Chancellor promised Putin ahead of invasion that Ukraine wouldn't be in NATO for 30+ years

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promised Russian dictator Vladimir Putin ahead of his full-scale invasion of Ukraine that Ukraine would not become a NATO member for at least 30 years, Germany's Welt reported.

27 May 2024, 03:19 PM

Scholz stands firm on not using German weapons for attacks in Russia

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reiterated his opposition to Ukraine using Western weapons to strike inside Russian territory in an interview with Tagesschau television news service on May 26.

26 May 2024, 08:19 PM

Work and residence permits protect Ukrainians, German Chancellor says

Ukrainians with residence permits and employment in Germany can stay in the country, including military-age men, said German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in an interview with DW on May 11.

12 May 2024, 02:50 PM

Scholz adamant on non-transfer of long-range Taurus missiles to Kyiv

Berlin still has no plans to transfer long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reiterated at the April 24 press conference with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

24 April 2024, 06:42 PM

Scholz reports global skepticism about Russia’s war during Beijing visit

Even countries with close ties to Russia are increasingly questioning the validity of its prolonged conflict with Ukraine, according to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, DW reported on April 20.

20 April 2024, 05:14 PM

German Chancellor warns of prolonged conflict in Ukraine

Germany will have to supply weapons and ammunition to Ukraine for a long time to come, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in an interview with the Taz newspaper on April 12.

13 April 2024, 04:54 PM

Scholz emphasizes continued Western support for Kyiv as crucial for restoring peace in Europe

Berlin will not let up in its efforts to back Kyiv, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said at a gathering of European social democrats in Bucharest and urged continued Western support for Ukraine in its war with Russia, Reuters reported on April 6.

7 April 2024, 11:58 AM

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