Olaf Scholz

Musk Demands Scholz Resign After Christmas Market Attack by Saudi Doctor Kills 2, Injures Dozens

Elon Musk criticized German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, calling him an "incompetent fool" after a tragic Christmas market attack in Magdeburg killed two and injured dozens. The attacker, a Saudi doctor..

German party leaders Scholz, Merz 'pleased with results', seeking to shape policy, engage electorate

Scholz loses no-confidence vote against his government, triggering early elections

The result paves the way for snap elections to be held on 23 February, with polls indicating Germany could be heading for a right-wing shift in power.

Germany’s Scholz loses confidence vote, triggering path to snap elections

German chancellor Olaf Scholz faces vote of confidence: What can we expect?

The German Bundestag will hold of confidence in Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government on Monday. What does this mean?

'Talking To Putin Frustrating': Germany Scholz Ready to Face ‘Dangerous’ Putin Again But...|Details

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has expressed his readiness to engage in further dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin, despite finding previous talks “frustrating.” Scholz, who had a phone..

What's next for the German government?

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has officially submitted his vote of confidence to the parliament before German MPs will vote on Monday. But considering Germany's economic instability what is at stake?

German chancellor Olaf Scholz requests confidence vote for next week

Scholz is expected to lose the vote in the German parliament's lower house, or Bundestag, which will take place on 16 December.

Scholz draws line at German peacekeeping troops in Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed not to send peacekeeping troops into a demilitarised zone in Ukraine if a ceasefire were to be agreed between Kyiv and Moscow.

Zelensky Insults Putin with Vulgar Message; Russia Reacts, Calls Him a 'Clown'| Shocking Showdown

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has escalated tensions with Russia, sending a crude and defiant message to President Vladimir Putin during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf..

A tribute to the memory of Ukrainian soldiers

On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz paid tribute to fallen soldiers at the national memorial on Independence Square in Kyiv, Ukraine, before visiting..

German Chancellor Scholz defends decision not to deliver long-range missiles to Ukraine

During a surprise visit to Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed two of Kyiv's key demands: supplying German and Swedish-made Taurus long-range missiles and accelerating its NATO membership.

Germany Enters Russia Ukraine War? German Chancellor Scholz's Surprise Visit To Kyiv With €650m Aid

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz made a surprise visit to Kyiv after more than two years, signaling Germany's unwavering support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. Scholz's visit, which..

Germany's Scholz makes surprise visit to Kyiv weeks before no-confidence vote

The visit comes weeks before the German leader is set to ask his parliament for a vote of no confidence, which he is widely expected to lose.

Scholz nominated as SPD party's chancellor candidate after weeks of doubt

Germany's centre-left Social Democracts have chosen to officially nominate current Chancellor Olaf Scholz as their party's candidate despite his low approval ratings.

Pistorius says he won't run for chancellor candidate in February's snap elections

The announcement, which Boris Pistorius made in a video posted to SDP social media channels, clears the way for incumbent chancellor Olaf Scholz to run for a second term.

High-Stakes Putin-Scholz Phone Call After Two Years: Kremlin Reveals 'Detailed, Frank' Talk Details

In a rare and high-stakes diplomatic exchange, Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reconnected for the first time in nearly two years, engaging in a detailed and frank..

Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Putin-Scholz phone call risks opening a 'Pandora's box'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned German Chancellor Olaf Scholz that his phone call to the Russian president on Friday would only serve to make Vladimir Putin feel less isolated.

Germany: Olaf Scholz to face confidence vote on December 16

Germany set to hold snap elections on 23 February, reports claim

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz previously suggested new vote could be held in March, following the breakdown of his ruling coalition.

Olaf Scholz willing to hold confidence vote this year after ruling coalition collapse

The so-called 'Traffic Light Coalition' – made up of Scholz’s Social Democrats, the liberal FDP and the Greens – collapsed on 6 November after Scholz fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner.

Olaf Scholz Loses Chair | German Government Collapses Dramatically, Snap Elections Loom

In a shocking turn of events, the German government has collapsed, with Chancellor Olaf Scholz losing his position amidst a deepening political crisis. The dramatic development has sent shockwaves..

Claus Strunz: Government collapse a 'heart attack' for Europe

Euronews Editor-in-Chief Claus Strunz gives his view on the collapse of Germany's coalition government, after Chancellor Olaf Scholz dimissed his Finance Minister and set a no-confidence vote for early..

German coalition government collapses: Chancellor Scholz fires Finance Minister Lindner

'He has broken my trust too many times', the chancellor said of his finance minister.