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Pressure grows on Germany's Scholz over bid for 2nd term

Pressure grows on Germany's Scholz over bid for second term

Pressure is piling on Germany's unpopular Chancellor Olaf Scholz to let someone else lead his Social Democrats into the upcoming snap election to give the party now languishing in third place in polls a better shot of catching up.

USA Today · 12d

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.

The Associated Press on MSN · 3d

Germany's Scholz discusses Ukraine with Russia's Putin in first such call in 2 years

The new communication between Scholz and Putin — their first since December 2022 — comes at a time of speculation about what the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump will mean for Ukraine.

Bloomberg on MSN · 8h

Scholz Insists He Will Run for German Chancellor Amid Doubts

Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he would be his party’s candidate in the upcoming German election, brushing aside speculation that the Social Democrats would choose a more popular official to run in his place.

DW - South Africa on MSN · 9h

Scholz or Pistorius: Germany's SPD to discuss candidates

Pressure is mounting among Germany's Social Democrats to decide on the political future of Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Many would prefer Defense Minister Boris Pistorius to lead the party into February's federal elections.

Germany, Xi and Olaf Scholz

Reuters · 15h

Germany's Scholz to Xi: no one must fear their neighbour

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz discussed Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine with China's President Xi Jinping on Tuesday, saying it was important that the two economic powers discuss difficult topics.

The Straits Times · 5h

Xi asks Germany’s Scholz to help resolve issue of EU tariffs on Chinese EVs

Mr Xi said China was ready to work with Germany to "consolidate" an overall strategic partnership. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Voice of America · 5h

China's Xi, Germany's Scholz discuss EV tariffs, 'broad market opportunities'

China has asked Germany to support efforts to resolve a dispute between the European Union and Beijing over electric vehicle tariffs

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Germany's SPD to discuss whether Scholz best chancellor candidate, source says

The leadership of Germany's ruling Social Democrats will meet on Tuesday evening to discuss whether Olaf Scholz should still ...

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Scholz’s party struggles to quell debate over whether he should seek a second term as German leader

While Chancellor Olaf Scholz meets world leaders in Brazil, a discussion is swirling in his party at home about whether he ...

DPA International on MSN14h

Leaders in Germany's SPD to consult over Scholz's election prospects

Several top leaders of Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) plan to discuss whether to replace Chancellor Olaf Scholz as the ...

7don MSN

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 ...

6don MSN

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he’ll ask for a vote of confidence in December

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced that he will ask for a vote of confidence on Dec. 16, paving the way forward for ...

Germany's Scholz defends call to Putin ahead of snap elections

The wildly unpopular chancellor's much-criticized decision to phone the Kremlin comes three months before he faces stiff ...

DPA International on MSN2d

Germany's Scholz defends phone call on Ukraine with Putin

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday defended a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin that came in for sharp ...

Politico Europe44m

Is Boris Pistorius the new face of Germany’s socialists?

Germany’s defense minister is the country’s most liked politician, while Chancellor Olaf Scholz is one of its least popular.

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