Olaf Scholz

UK and Germany coordinate on Ukraine’s negotiating stance

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to discuss the situation in Ukraine, stressing the importance of bolstering Kyiv’s negotiating position, UK government press service wrote on Feb. 2.

3 February 2025, 10:15 AM

Scholz praises Trump's LNG expansion, regrets Paris climate agreement withdrawal

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has expressed support for U.S. President Donald Trump's plans to increase oil and gas exports, stating that this move is "good for Europe and Germany," Reuters reported on Jan. 26.

27 January 2025, 04:14 PM

Germany and allies to tackle Ukraine’s security guarantees, says Scholz

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that allies would soon discuss security guarantees for Ukraine.

22 January 2025, 04:35 PM

Zelenskyy, Scholz meet in Davos

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on Jan. 21.

21 January 2025, 11:51 PM

Trump will need to ramp up pressure on Germany over Ukraine — opinion

Ukraine’s fresh offensive in Kursk has once again showcased its ability to defy expectations, highlighting Russia’s vulnerabilities even as potential peace talks under a Trump administration loom. As Trump prepares to take office, one key ally that must be brought into sharper focus is Germany.

17 January 2025, 09:29 PM

German Chancellor expects U.S. to continue military aid to Ukraine after Trump's inauguration

Olaf Scholz does not expect U.S. military aid to Ukraine to end after President-elect Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration, he said at a Berlin press conference, according to Reuters on Jan. 17.

17 January 2025, 05:59 PM

German lawmakers slam Scholz's delay in supporting Ukraine with aid package

Johann Wadeful, deputy leader of the German CDU/CSU parliamentary faction, expressed support for a potential aid package for Ukraine while criticizing Chancellor Olaf Scholz for his hesitation, German broadcaster ntv reported on Jan. 14.

14 January 2025, 06:48 PM

Ukraine’s military aid package pending approval, not blocked, says German Defense Minister

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius refuted media reports suggesting that Chancellor Olaf Scholz is blocking the allocation of a €3 billion ($3.06 billion) military aid package to Ukraine in an interview with the Tagesspiegel published on Jan. 12.

13 January 2025, 10:35 AM

German FM Baerbock slams Scholz for blocking €3 billion aid package to Ukraine

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock criticized Chancellor Olaf Scholz for blocking a €3 billion ($3.1 billion) aid package to Ukraine, emphasizing that this decision also affects Germany's security, Spiegel reported on Jan. 12.

12 January 2025, 04:58 PM

Scholz denies plans to visit Moscow

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has denied claims by opposition politicians that he plans to visit Russia for a work trip soon, German newspaper Bild reported on Jan. 6.

6 January 2025, 08:48 PM

Scholz promises unwavering support for Ukraine

In his New Year's address, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz assured that Berlin will continue to support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression, Zeit Online reported on Dec. 31.

31 December 2024, 06:00 PM

Scholz, Duda clash over frozen Russian assets during EU leaders’ meeting

Frozen Russian assets sparked a dispute between German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Polish President Andrzej Duda during this week’s European Union leaders’ meeting, the Financial Times reported on Dec. 22, citing sources.

22 December 2024, 10:05 AM

Scholz planning to visit Moscow — report

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz may soon travel to Moscow on a “mission of peace,” Der Spiegel journalist Konstantin von Hammerstein reported on Dec. 20.

20 December 2024, 10:24 PM

Germany balks at Taurus supply to Ukraine over fear of transatlantic strain, Scholz says

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz refused to supply long-range Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine because he believes US President-elect Donald Trump shares the same position, Der Spiegel wrote on Dec. 17.

18 December 2024, 08:47 AM

Scholz's SPD party to include refusal of Taurus missile supply to Ukraine in election program

The Social Democratic Party (SPD) of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz plans to include a refusal to supply Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles in its election program, according to a report by Berliner Morgenpost on Dec. 15.

16 December 2024, 12:55 PM

German Chancellor Scholz open to more dialogue with Russia's Putin

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has expressed his readiness for new talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Aachener Zeitung reported on Dec. 12.

12 December 2024, 11:26 AM

Scholz confirms Ukraine will receive sixth IRIS-T system and Patriot launchers by year-end

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz confirmed that Germany will deliver its sixth IRIS-T air defense system and Patriot launchers to Ukraine by the end of 2024, according to Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, who is in Berlin on Dec. 11.

11 December 2024, 06:35 PM

Zelenskyy before meeting Merz: We count on Germany to boost Ukraine’s long-range capabilities

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated ahead of talks with Friedrich Merz, Germany’s candidate for chancellor, that Kyiv expects Berlin to enhance Ukraine’s long-range capabilities. The announcement was reported by Interfax-Ukraine on Dec. 9.

9 December 2024, 02:00 PM

German opposition leader Merz to visit Kyiv

Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and candidate for German Chancellorship, will visit Ukraine in the coming days, Merz announced on Dec. 4.

4 December 2024, 11:26 PM

German Chancellor Scholz urges dialogue with Ukraine on paths to end conflict

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for negotiations with Ukraine to discuss paths to ending the war, emphasizing the need for Kyiv’s input in the peace process, during government hearings in the Bundestag on Dec. 4, Stern reports.

4 December 2024, 06:45 PM

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