Scholz, Germany

Germany's SPD chief warns party must 'stand behind' embattled Scholz
The co-leader of Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) warned on Saturday that the party must "stand behind" embattled Chancellor Olaf Scholz as the country speeds toward early elections. "Olaf Scholz is the chancellor.
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.
Rebels In Germany's SPD Look To Defence Minister To Rescue Party
As German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats grapple with plummeting support ahead of a snap election in February, dissenters in the party are looking to popular defence minister Boris Pistorius to rescue them from a poll rout.
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 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 ...
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.
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Germany's coalition collapses dramatically. Scholz plans to lead with a minority government
BERLIN — After Germany’s government coalition collapsed in a dramatic fashion when Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner of the pro-business Free Democrats ...
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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 fast-tracks confidence vote that could trigger February elections
After public bickering between Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the opposition, he and the Christian Democratic leader have settled ...
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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'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 ...