Olaf Scholz

German SPD members urge Scholz to drop out before snap elections

Members of Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) have urged Chancellor Olaf Scholz not to run for a second term to "avoid losing snap elections," which are likely to take place in March 2025.

11 November 2024, 09:13 PM

Elon Musk calls Scholz a ‘fool’

U.S. entrepreneur and billionaire Elon Musk insulted German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, calling him a “fool” on his social media platform X (formerly Twitter) following the collapse of the ruling German coalition he led.

8 November 2024, 02:49 PM

German Chancellor Scholz names Jörg Kukies as new finance minister

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has appointed Jörg Kukies as the new Finance Minister, replacing Christian Lindner, Euronews reported on Nov. 7, citing local media.

7 November 2024, 09:20 PM

Most of German aid to Ukraine secure despite coalition collapse

Germany will be able to deliver the majority of its promised $4.3 billion in military aid to Ukraine, even if it fails to pass the 2025 budget on time due to the collapse of the government coalition, Reuters reported on Nov. 7.

7 November 2024, 08:58 PM

Germany’s governing coalition falls apart

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner, the leader of the Free Democratic Party, effectively dissolving the multi-party governing coalition, German newspaper Spiegel reported on Nov. 6.

7 November 2024, 12:09 AM

Macron, Scholz urge European unity and cooperation after Trump victory

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have called on the European Union to engage in more coordinated cooperation following Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential elections.

6 November 2024, 08:16 PM

NATO must equip Ukraine to counter Russia’s North Korean reinforcements — Rutte

The deployment of North Korean forces in Russia makes NATO "even more determined and focused" on ensuring that Ukraine has everything it needs to fight, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Nov. 4.

5 November 2024, 01:40 AM

Germany explains delays in supplying Western weapons to Ukraine

The supply of Western weapons to Ukraine depends primarily on the availability of necessary systems, not on funding, said German government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit at a briefing, as reported by Ukrinform.

1 November 2024, 03:57 PM

Scholz advocates for ‘political settlement’ of war in Ukraine through Indian mediation

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has expressed support for a “political settlement” of Russia’s war against Ukraine and backed India’s initiative to mediate in this process, according to Deutsche Welle.

28 October 2024, 05:28 PM

Scholz calls for 'political settlement' of Russia-Ukraine war with India’s mediation

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for a "political settlement" to Russia's war against Ukraine and supported India's initiative to act as a mediator in this process, German broadcaster Deutsche Welle reported on Oct. 25.

25 October 2024, 08:31 PM

Slovak president and German chancellor oppose immediate NATO membership for Ukraine

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have agreed that Ukraine's accession to NATO is currently "unrealistic," Czech news outlet iRozhlas reported on Oct. 24.

25 October 2024, 12:48 AM

Scholz rejects key elements of Zelenskyy’s Victory Plan

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has expressed his opposition to the key points of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Victory Plan, the Suddeutsche Zeitung reported on Oct. 18.

18 October 2024, 02:19 PM

Biden to focus on Ukraine during Berlin visit

U.S. President Joe Biden will focus on Western support for Ukraine during his upcoming visit to Germany, ABC News reported on Oct. 17, citing a senior White House source. The president will arrive in Berlin on Oct. 18.

18 October 2024, 12:22 AM

Kremlin claims no request for talks from German Chancellor

Moscow has not yet received a request for a phone call from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Oct. 2, according to the Russian propaganda agency TASS.

3 October 2024, 11:39 AM

German Chancellor Scholz to speak with Putin ahead of G20 summit in November

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz plans to speak with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin by phone for the first time in nearly two years, Zeit reported on Oct. 1, citing government sources.

1 October 2024, 04:20 PM

German FM backs Ukraine's right to long-range strikes inside Russia

Ukraine should have the right to use Western long-range weapons for self-defense, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock told the ARD TV channel on Sept. 29, according to Deutsche Welle's Telegram report.

30 September 2024, 08:15 AM

Germany holds firm on limiting Ukrainian strikes into Russian territory

Germany will not lift restrictions on Ukrainian strikes deep into Russian territory, Chancellor Olaf Scholz confirmed ahead of his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sep. 23, as reported by Tagesschau.

24 September 2024, 11:35 AM

Zelenskyy, Scholz meet in New York to discuss second peace summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met in New York to discuss preparations of the second Global Peace Summit, expected be held later this year, Zelenskyy said in his Sept. 23 evening address.

24 September 2024, 12:32 AM

‘I will stick to this position’ – Scholz reiterates his opposition to supplying Taurus missiles to Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has once again spoken out against supplying Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles. He made this statement during a public discussion in Niedergersdorf on Sept. 20, according to Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.

21 September 2024, 07:36 PM

German chancellor prepares ‘peace plan’ for Ukraine — report

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is reportedly preparing a "peace plan" that suggests Ukraine cede territories occupied by Russia, according to BBC News Ukraine, which cites Italian newspaper La Repubblica, on Sept. 9.

9 September 2024, 08:38 PM

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