Olaf Scholz, German Chancellor

Germany’s Scholz describes Trump’s Gaza proposal as a ‘scandal’ in election debate
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has described President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the U.S. could take ownership of the Gaza Strip, relocate its population and redevelop it as a “scandal.”
Seven in 10 Germans disapprove of Olaf Scholz ahead of elections, poll finds
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is deep underwater in popular support among the public, according to a new poll. The chancellor’s collapse in support was reflected in data collected as part of a multinational poll on European leadership conducted by the Tyson Group national research firm.
Scholz Fails to Land Decisive Blow in German Election TV Debate
Chancellor Olaf Scholz struggled to land the decisive blow he urgently needs on conservative frontrunner Friedrich Merz in the first of two televised debates ahead of Germany’s snap election in two weeks.
Germany's Scholz attacks conservative rival Merz over AfD cooperation
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday said his conservative rival Friedrich Merz's promises to rule out cooperation with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) can "no longer be trusted," just two weeks before Germany heads to the polls.
German election: Chancellor Scholz debates CDU rival Merz
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz from the left-leaning SPD and his main rival Friedrich Merz from the conservative CSU/CDU bloc will be presenting their visions of the country's future. Follow DW for the latest.
Olaf Scholz says EU can act 'in an hour' if Donald Trump imposes tariffs on bloc
Speaking in the first TV debate before snap elections later in the month, Scholz said his strategy for dealing with Trump is ...
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Merz and Scholz clash on migration, economy and Trump: ‘How dumb can somebody be?’
Center-right and center-left chancellor candidates clashed in a fiery debate, exposing deep divisions just weeks ahead of a ...
EU ready to react ‘within an hour’ to potential US tariffs, says German Chancellor Olaf Scholz
President Donald Trump has regularly threatened to impose tariffs on the United States’ top trading partners, accusing them ...
Germany's Scholz: EU can 'act within an hour' if US imposes tariffs
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday said the European Union can "act within an hour" if US President Donald Trump imposes ...
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Scholz faced pressure from own party to step down as election candidate, report says
BERLIN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faced internal pressure from his own Social Democratic Party (SPD) to bow out as the ...
Europe can act 'within an hour' if Trump imposes tariffs: Germany's Olaf Scholz
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Europe could respond "within an hour" if the US imposes tariffs. His remarks came during a debate with rival Friedrich Merz ahead of Germany’s 23 February election.
Germany's Scholz speaks to Syrian interim president, pledges support
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promised support for Syria's reconstruction during a telephone call with Syrian interim ...
Germany's Scholz calls Trump's Gaza proposal 'scandal' in poll debate
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz described President Donald Trump's suggestion that the US could take ownership of the Gaza ...
Europe Can Act 'Within an Hour' if US Levies Tariffs - Germany's Scholz
BERLIN (Reuters) - Europe is prepared to respond "within an hour" if the United States levies tariffs against the European ...
Germany’s Scholz: The EU can act “in an hour” on tariffs
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said late Sunday that the European Union (EU) can act "in an hour" if US President Donald Trump slaps threatened tariffs on the bloc. Separately, Bernd Lange, the leader ...
World News Live Today February 8, 2025: German chancellor Olaf Scholz calls Trump's rare earths demands 'selfish' amid Ukraine crisis
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