Germany’s Scholz backs more Balkan states joining EU Chancellor says it is in Germany’s and Europe’s interest for Bosnia and others to join Croatia in bloc The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022
Firefighter arrested in Germany over refugee shelter arson attack Authorities believe the fire is the culmination of a series of 19 different attempts by the same man The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2022
No, a German politician did not predict an apocalypse for September 24 September 24 is trending as a viral date on TikTok, as some users believe there will be a global blackout on this date. The prediction has its origins in a speech given by Germany's CDU party leader, Friedrich Merz. We tell you more in this edition of Truth or Fake. France 24 · Sep 21, 2022
German economy minister under fire as German companies sound alarm on energy prices German Economy Minister Robert Habeck faced a backlash on Wednesday for saying he could imagine parts of the economy stopping production due to rising energy prices that German firms say are threatening their existence. Reuters · Sep 7, 2022
Scholz: Germany well-placed on energy to get through winter German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says the country is well-placed to get through this winter with enough energy thanks to his efforts to shore up supplies The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022
Germany's Scholz questioned over handling of tax scam German Chancellor Olaf Scholz appeared Friday before a parliamentary panel in the northern state of Hamburg to answer lawmakers’ questions about his handling of a tax evasion scam while mayor The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2022
Scholz's balancing act just got harder after German state election The worst post-war result for Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats in a traditional party stronghold heaps pressure on him to show more decisive leadership over the Ukraine crisis and Germans' concerns about soaring costs of living. Reuters · May 16, 2022
Germany's conservatives on track to win key state vote Germany's conservative CDU party was on track to win a regional election in North Rhine-Westphalia on Sunday, but the Green party could emerge as "kingmaker" in a potential coalition with Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats and the FDP. Reuters · May 15, 2022
Ukraine latest updates: Russia says will open evacuation routes Ukraine news from May 4: Russia says will open evacuation routes for civilians from Mariupol steel plant for three days. Al Jazeera · May 3, 2022
This is our fight, German opposition leader says on Ukraine visit Germany's opposition leader met Ukraine's president in Kyiv on Tuesday and said its battle against Russian invaders was a fight on behalf of freedom everywhere, raising pressure on Chancellor Olaf Scholz to make an appearance in the Ukrainian capital. Reuters · May 3, 2022
German Opposition Leader Visits Kyiv, Scholz Refuses to Go Germany’s conservative opposition leader traveled to Kyiv on Tuesday for meetings with Ukrainian officials including President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as Chancellor Olaf Scholz made clear that he wouldn’t be visiting Ukraine any time soon. Scholz has traded barbs with Ukrainian officials in recent weeks because of Kyiv's refusal to invite Germany's… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 3, 2022
German opposition leader visits Kyiv, Scholz refuses to go Germany’s conservative opposition leader is in Kyiv for meetings with Ukrainian officials The Independent UK · May 3, 2022
Scholz defends Ukraine policy as criticism mounts in Germany Opposition leader to visit Kyiv on Monday and Ukrainian ambassador says military aid pledged is ‘not enough’ The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2022
Germany to send anti-aircraft systems to Ukraine in policy shift Defence minister tells meeting of military leaders that government has agreed to sign off delivery The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2022
The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2022 German minister faces heat over vacation after deadly floods A German Cabinet minister has apologized for taking a long vacation shortly after devastating floods last year in the state where she was then a senior official, but it isn’t clear whether the move will help relieve pressure on her
Evening Standard · Apr 6, 2022 Germany U-turns on dropping self-isolation as minister says it would be a ‘mistake’ Only days after announcing plan to drop self-isolation, Germany’s health minister changes mind
The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022 German minister backs off ending compulsory COVID isolation Germany’s health minister has backed off a decision to end compulsory isolation for people who test positive for COVID-19, declaring that it was a mistake and sent the wrong signal
The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2022 German state election offers 1st test since Scholz took over The western German state of Saarland is holding a state election that offers the country’s first test at the ballot box since Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s national government took office in December
The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022 New German opposition leader Merz consolidates his power The new leader of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s center-right party has been elected as head of the main opposition bloc’s parliamentary group
The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2022 Merz takes over as center-right opposition leader in Germany Friedrich Merz has formally took over as the leader of Germany’s main opposition party, the center-right Christian Democratic Union of ex-Chancellor Angela Merkel, after being elected by a postal ballot
The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2022 Germany: Party picks conservative leader for post-Merkel era Delegates from the party of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel have endorsed prominent conservative Friedrich Merz as the Christian Democratic Union’s new leader
Reuters · Jan 22, 2022 German conservatives elect right-winger Merz as new party leader Germany's centre-right Christian Democrats (CDU) on Saturday elected arch-conservative Friedrich Merz their party leader to follow the more centrist Armin Laschet, who lost September's national election to Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats.