Germany’s Merz confirmed as chancellor in second vote following first round humiliation – Europe live
CDU/CSU leader had expected an easy victory in ballot to succeed the outgoing Olaf Scholz Merz suffers shock defeat in…
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Merz claims victory for German conservatives and the far-right heads for strongest postwar result
Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceded defeat for his center-left Social Democrats after what he called “a bitter election result.”
German frontrunner pledges to lead in Europe before key election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and opposition leader Friedrich Merz appeal to voters before Sunday’s election.
Germany rebuffs ‘dictated peace’ for Ukraine at Munich security summit
Chancellor Olaf Scholz also rejected the call by US Vice President JD Vance to open Germany’s door to far-right parties.
Germany hits back at US after Vance’s tirade against European leaders – Europe live
Olaf Scholz says Germany ‘will not accept’ people who ‘intervene in our democracy’ after US vice-president’s speech in Munich Agence…
‘Don’t feed the troll’: German chancellor responds to Elon Musk comments
World’s richest man has been voicing support for Germany’s far-right AfD party while insulting its current leaders When the German…
Olaf Scholz: German election ‘will not be decided by social media owners’
Chancellor’s New Year’s Eve address follows Elon Musk’s endorsement of German far-right party AfD on X The German chancellor, Olaf…
Germany’s president dissolves parliament ahead of snap election
Formal step taken by Frank-Walter Steinmeier after chancellor Olaf Scholz lost confidence vote in Bundestag Germany’s president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, has…
German president dissolves parliament, confirms February vote
Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who lost confidence vote this month, will act as caretaker chancellor at time of rising turmoil.
What’s at stake in Germany’s election at home and internationally?
Poll in February triggered after Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses confidence vote.
