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Germany's Olaf Scholz faces pressure to drop re-election campaign
Members of the German chancellor's Social Democratic Party are increasingly speculating that Scholz's defence minister, Boris Pistorius, is a more popular choice to lead the country. View on euronews
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.”
Germany's Scholz, rival Merz face off in heated pre-election debate
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his conservative rival Friedrich Merz faced off in a heated TV debate on Sunday, exactly two weeks before the country heads to the polls. Scholz attacked Merz - whose conservative CDU/CSU alliance is leading in the polls on around 30% ahead of the election on February 23 - over his decision last week to pass a motion on migration reform in parliament with votes from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).
Scholz clashes with Merz over German economy and migration at last parliament meeting before poll
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has accused his main rival in Germany's upcoming election of "constant about turns," while Friedrich Merz, the opposition leader and front-runner, accused Scholz of leaving behind an economic "disaster.
Germany's Scholz, Merz clash over far-right AfD in election debate
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday accused election rival Friedrich Merz of having broken his word by accepting support from the far-right AfD to push an anti-immigration motion through parliament.
Germany's Scholz slams Merz on AfD cooperation in heated TV debate
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday accused his conservative rival Friedrich Merz of being ready to cooperate with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), as the rivals faced off in a heated TV debate just two weeks before the country heads to the polls.
Elections Clash: Scholz vs. Merz on Germany's Economic Path
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and opposition leader Friedrich Merz clash ahead of the February 23 election. Scholz accuses Merz of policy inconsistency, while Merz blames Scholz for economic downturn.
Germany's Scholz warns of 'European crisis' from Merz migration bill
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday warned of a "European crisis" if his conservative rival Friedrich Merz passes proposed reforms to migration law, as the rivals faced off in a heated TV debate.
Viewers surveyed thought Scholz won debate against rival Merz
Viewers surveyed on Sunday thought that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) narrowly won the TV debate against his rival Friedrich Merz from the conservative CDU. In a survey conducted by the Forschungsgruppe Wahlen,
Germany's Scholz promises 'tough course' on migration in TV debate
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has promised to continue his "tough course" on migration policy, as he faced off with his conservative rival Friedrich Merz in a TV debate just two weeks before the country heads to the polls.

Germany extends border controls by 6 months

PHOTO COLLECTION: Germany Election
Election campaign posters showing German Social Democratic Party, SPD, Chancellor Olaf Scholz, top, and his challenger ...
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Germany Reinforces Borders Amid Migration Surge
Germany has extended border controls for six months to combat irregular migration, announced Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The ...
Germany: Rebellion on the Rhine
In the run up to Germany’s snap general elections Jeremy Cliffe goes to Ludwigshafen ...
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 ...