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German chancellor Scholz condemns Musk for ‘erratic comments’, support for AfD
5 days, 1 hour ago

German chancellor Scholz condemns Musk for ‘erratic comments’, support for AfD

Hindustan Times  

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned Elon Musk's "erratic" comments and his open support for the extreme-right AfD party in an interview published Saturday. Asked about interference by Musk -- who last month called Scholz an "incompetent fool" before calling the German president an "anti-democratic tyrant", the chancellor told Stern magazine it was important "to keep calm" ahead of Germany's snap …

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German parliament dissolved, national election to take place on February 23
1 week, 6 days ago

German parliament dissolved, national election to take place on February 23

India TV News  

On Friday, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved the parliament and set February 23 as the election date in the country after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition collapsed earlier. Steinmeier warns about outside interference Steinmeier warned about outside interference in the poll, saying it is “a danger to democracy, whether it is covert, as was evidently the case recently in the Romanian …

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Scholz dismisses Musk’s assertion that only a far-right party can ‘save’ Germany
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Scholz dismisses Musk’s assertion that only a far-right party can ‘save’ Germany

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday dismissed an assertion by Elon Musk that only a far-right party can “save Germany,” but said that freedom of opinion “also goes for multibillionaires.” Germany is expected to vote in an early election on Feb. 23 after Scholz’s three-party governing coalition collapsed last month in a dispute over how to revitalize the country’s …

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Germany's Olaf Scholz Loses Confidence Vote, Setting Up Early Election
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Germany's Olaf Scholz Loses Confidence Vote, Setting Up Early Election

Huff Post  

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks during a plenary session at the German parliament Bundestag where he faces a vote of confidence, Berlin, Germany, on Dec. 16, 2024. Markus Schreiber via Associated Press BERLIN — Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote in the German parliament on Monday, putting the European Union’s most populous member and biggest economy on course to …

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Germany's SPD launch election campaign
1 month, 1 week ago

Germany's SPD launch election campaign

China Daily  

By JONATHAN POWELL in London | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-12-02 11:14 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz waves following his first campaign speech as the officially nominated candidate for the upcoming elections, at an 'election victory' conference of the Social Democratic Party, in Berlin, Germany November 30, 2024. Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz launched the Social Democratic Party, or SPD, election …

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Scholz is clear to seek a 2nd term as German leader after defense minister rules out a run
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Scholz is clear to seek a 2nd term as German leader after defense minister rules out a run

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany’s popular defense minister has taken himself out of contention to become the country’s next leader, clearing the way for Chancellor Olaf Scholz to seek a second term in an early election after a week of arguments that exposed deep divisions in his struggling party. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said in a video Thursday night that he has …

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Scholz agrees to snap election, but ‘lack of paper for ballots’ may delay polls
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Scholz agrees to snap election, but ‘lack of paper for ballots’ may delay polls

Firstpost  

President of the German Electoral Commission Ruth Brand said it was a “great challenge in today’s world to actually procure the paper and carry out the printing orders” and cautioned against scheduling elections too soon after Christmas, a suggestion that has drawn criticism from the opposition, according to a report After Chancellor Olaf Scholz, under mounting pressure, agreed to consider …

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German chancellor dismisses finance minister following failed coalition negotiation
2 months ago

German chancellor dismisses finance minister following failed coalition negotiation

China Daily  

Outgoing German Finance Minister Christian Lindner of the Free Democratic party leaves after giving a statement at the Bundestag, Germany's lower house of parliament, in Berlin, Germany, Nov 6, 2024. BERLIN - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced on Wednesday evening that he had asked the German president to dismiss Federal Minister of Finance Christian Lindner. The document proposed measures including …

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China-Germany cooperation not a 'risk', but a guarantee for stable relations
8 months, 3 weeks ago

China-Germany cooperation not a 'risk', but a guarantee for stable relations

China Daily  

After visiting Chongqing, a key southwest manufacturing base, and Shanghai, the national financial hub, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in Beijing to meet with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang. Many have therefore pinned their hopes on Scholz's meetings in Beijing proving fruitful, because preserving robust China-Germany economic and trade ties and maintaining friendly relations has never been as …

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From economic powerhouse to the 'sick man of Europe': How Germany has been crippled by rail strikes and tractor blockades in its own 'winter of discontent' as the far-Right circles Chancellor Olaf Sch
11 months, 4 weeks ago

From economic powerhouse to the 'sick man of Europe': How Germany has been crippled by rail strikes and tractor blockades in its own 'winter of discontent' as the far-Right circles Chancellor Olaf Sch

Daily Mail  

Germany has long been considered the powerhouse of Europe. But with crippling strikes by rail workers angry over pay and working conditions paralysing the country, combined with an eight-day nationwide protest by farmers, it is fast becoming the 'sick man of Europe'. But with crippling strikes by rail workers angry over pay and working conditions paralysing the country, combined with …

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Russia-Ukraine war, China will be high on agenda of Chancellor Scholz\'s India visit
1 year, 10 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war, China will be high on agenda of Chancellor Scholz\'s India visit

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Russia-Ukraine conflict and China will be "high on agenda" of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's first bilateral visit to India this weekend, since taking the charge, German envoy Philipp Ackermann said here on Wednesday. Stating that 'geopolitics' will be a key element of Chancellor Scholz's talk with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the envoy said that there is an ample opportunity …

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Ukraine War, China, German Firms' India Focus Top Agenda Of Chancellor Scholz's Visit: Envoy
1 year, 10 months ago

Ukraine War, China, German Firms' India Focus Top Agenda Of Chancellor Scholz's Visit: Envoy

ABP News  

New Delhi: Finding a solution to put an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, China’s increasing deployments in the Indo-Pacific region and the plan by German firms to shift their focus from China to India are some of the issues that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will discuss with Prime Minister Narendra during his maiden visit to India starting Saturday. In an …

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German caution on Ukraine arms rooted in political culture
1 year, 11 months ago

German caution on Ukraine arms rooted in political culture

The Hindu  

Germany has become one of Ukraine's leading weapons suppliers in the 11 months since Russia's invasion, but Chancellor Olaf Scholz also has gained a reputation for hesitating to take each new step — generating impatience among allies. Defence Minister Boris Pistorius rejected the suggestion that Germany was standing in the way but said, “we have to balance all the pros …

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PM Modi holds 'fruitful' talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz
2 years, 1 month ago

PM Modi holds 'fruitful' talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 16 held "fruitful" talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Bali and the two leaders examined ways to expand bilateral economic engagement and defence collaboration. It was followed by Mr. Modi's visit to Schloss Elmau in Germany, as partner country for the G7 Summit at Chancellor Scholz’s …

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces grilling over tax fraud scandal
2 years, 4 months ago

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces grilling over tax fraud scandal

Firstpost  

Scholz will testify for the second time to the parliamentary committee in Hamburg, which is probing whether local political figures helped a bank avoid paying back falsely claimed tax rebates. Scholz was the mayor of Hamburg from 2011 to 2018 Hamburg: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will answer to a committee on Friday as part of investigations into a financial scandal …

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India doesn't think small anymore: PM Modi in Berlin
2 years, 8 months ago

India doesn't think small anymore: PM Modi in Berlin

India Today  

India is the same country today that you left all those years ago. India doesn't think small anymore, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while interacting with the Indian diaspora at Potsdamer Platz in Berlin on Monday. After 30 years a full majority government was elected in 2014 and the people of India made the government stronger in 2019," PM Modi …

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India, Germany Sign $10.5 Billion Green Deal To Boost Clean Energy Use
2 years, 8 months ago

India, Germany Sign $10.5 Billion Green Deal To Boost Clean Energy Use

ABP News  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the partnership between India and Germany could serve as an example of success in a complex world as the two sides inked several agreements focused on sustainable development under which India would receive USD 10.5 billion assistance by 2030 to boost the use of clean energy. Prime Minister Modi, who …

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Song, special gift and bilateral talks: Recap of PM Modi's day in Germany
2 years, 8 months ago

Song, special gift and bilateral talks: Recap of PM Modi's day in Germany

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday began the first leg of his three-nation Europe trip in Germany by singing a patriotic song with an Indian kid. On arrival, PM Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian community in Berlin and later from the German Chancellor Scholz himself. To me it's a sign of the special quality of our relationship, …

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India, Germany share several values, made significant progress over last few years, says PM Modi
2 years, 8 months ago

India, Germany share several values, made significant progress over last few years, says PM Modi

Firstpost  

The prime minister on Monday held a bilateral meeting with Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Their discussions covered key areas of bilateral cooperation under the overall strategic partnership, as well as regional and global developments Underlining the importance of India’s bilateral ties with Germany, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said both countries share several common values and have made significant progress …

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Invites PM Modi For G-7 Summit In Germany
2 years, 8 months ago

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Invites PM Modi For G-7 Summit In Germany

ABP News  

New Delhi: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the G-7 Summit to be held in Germany in June, PTI reported. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was received by Chancellor Scholz at the Federal Chancellery in Berlin upon his arrival for talks. WATCH | Indian-Origin Boy Sings Patriotic Song On PM Modi's Arrival In Berlin, Gets …

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PM Modi meets German Chancellor Olaf Scholz; discusses regional and global developments
2 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi meets German Chancellor Olaf Scholz; discusses regional and global developments

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met German Chancellor Olaf Scholz here and the two leaders discussed key areas of bilateral cooperation under the overall strategic partnership, as well as regional and global developments. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said that the discussions between the two leaders “covered key areas of bilateral cooperation under the overall strategic …

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PM Modi, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz meet in Berlin, discuss ways to expand India-Germany cooperation: WATCH
2 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz meet in Berlin, discuss ways to expand India-Germany cooperation: WATCH

Firstpost  

This is Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first meeting with Scholz as German Chancellor, who assumed office in December, 2021. Both the leaders will co-chair the 6th India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin. Sharing a picture from the meeting, Prime Minister’s Office in its Twitter handle said, “Expanding India-Germany cooperation.” During …

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India believes there will be no winner in Russia-Ukraine conflict, says PM Modi in Germany
2 years, 8 months ago

India believes there will be no winner in Russia-Ukraine conflict, says PM Modi in Germany

The Hindu  

Asserting that India is on the side of peace, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that India believes there will be no winner in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and all will suffer losses. Ealier on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met German Chancellor Olaf Scholz ib Berlin and they reviewed the full range of bilateral ties, including giving an impetus …

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PM Modi arrives in Germany on first leg of three-nation Europe trip
2 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi arrives in Germany on first leg of three-nation Europe trip

Deccan Chronicle  

Berlin: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here on Monday on the first leg of his three-nation Europe trip during which he will hold detailed bilateral discussions with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and co-chair the India-Germany inter-governmental consultations. In his departure statement, Modi had said that his visit to Berlin will be an opportunity to hold detailed bilateral discussions with Chancellor …

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