Scholz, Germany

Germany’s Scholz Faces Dwindling Support Within Own Party
Support for Chancellor Olaf Scholz to lead Germany’s Social Democrats into an early election is starting to crumble within his own ranks, according to people familiar with the situation.
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.
Germany's Scholz dismisses speculation over SPD candidacy in election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday shrugged off questions about whether he would reconsider running as his party's chancellor candidate in the upcoming elections, amid mounting speculation about his political future.
Germany's Scholz calls Putin, ending Western isolation over Ukraine
Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday for the first time in nearly two years as the German leader gears up for a snap election and Europe waits to hear Donald Trump's plan for ending the war in Ukraine.
Germany's Scholz discusses Ukraine with Russia's Putin in first such call in 2 years
The new communication between Scholz and Putin — their first since December 2022 — comes at a time of speculation about what ...
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Positively surprised by call with Trump, Germany’s Scholz says
His phone call with the U.S. president-elect was “a very detailed and good conversation,” Scholz tells Süddeutsche Zeitung.
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 ...
Germany's Scholz speaks with Putin for first time in nearly 2 years
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin for an hour by phone on Friday, the first ...
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Germany's Scholz to host business summit to tackle power costs
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is to host a summit with representatives of industry associations, trade unions and large ...
Germany government collapse: Pressure mounts on Chancellor Scholz to trigger election
Germany's government coalition fell apart on Wednesday after Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired his finance minister.
Germany’s Energy Transition Delayed by Scholz’s Snap Election
Germany’s government shakeup means eight pieces of legislation considered crucial for the energy transition are stuck in ...
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Germany’s Scholz Eyes December 16 Confidence Vote, Paving the Way for Election as Soon as February
The expected vote in the Bundestag would come well ahead of original plans, marking a step to reach compromise between Mr.
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Germany's Scholz: perhaps should have sacked finance minister earlier
The firing of German finance minister Christian Lindner, which brought down the country's squabbling coalition government, ...