Olaf Scholz

German chancellor says it’s ‘very likely’ that President Joe Biden could win a second term

Politics
Amanda Smith

German chancellor Olaf Scholz said it’s “very likely” Joe Biden could be reelected in November. Scholz dismissed the idea that Biden was too ...

Germany is not obstructing new EU Russia sanctions, Scholz says

World
David Turner

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz confirmed his reservations about the current proposal on new EU sanctions against Russia, but does not see the ...

Berlin activists call off 92-day climate hunger strike

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David Turner

A climate hunger strike conducted in public in central Berlin has been called off after 92 days. The decision was taken on ...

Putin warns Germany against delivering Taurus missiles to Ukraine

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David Turner

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday warned Germany against delivering Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. “If […] any missiles appear that can ...

Germany’s Scholz calls on European defence partners to cooperate more

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David Turner

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promised his government will support the defence industry and called for closer cooperation between producers in Europe as ...

Macron’s cognac — the only thing that went down smoothly with Xi – POLITICO

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David Turner

“We oppose using the Ukraine crisis to cast blame, smear a third country and incite a new Cold War,” Xi said on ...

EU leaders agree sanctions on Iran for Israel attack

World
David Turner

European Union leaders agreed late on Wednesday on new sanctions targeting Iran for the direct attack on Israel. The EU has decided ...

German leaders urge restraint following Iranian attack on Israel

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David Turner

German leaders called for de-escalation and urged restraint on Sunday following Iran’s overnight attack on Israel, amid fears Tehran’s move could spark ...

Germany’s Scholz wars of further escalation after Iran airstrikes

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David Turner

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has warned against “any further escalation” following the Iranian airstrikes on Israel. “Things must not continue in this ...

Germany’s Scholz begins visit to China in city of over 30 million

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David Turner

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz begins his three-day visit to China on Sunday in the metropolis of Chongqing, which is home to some ...