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Olaf Scholz

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Center-left party approves German coalition deal, paving the way for Merz to be elected chancellor

Approval by center-left party sets the stage for Merz to become chancellor in Germany

BERLIN – Germany’s Social Democrats, a center-left party, have given the green…
What we learned from the German election that will bring change to the EU's leading power

Insights gained from the German election that will impact the dominant force in the EU

Germany is preparing for its second change of leadership in less than…
The Latest: Opposition leader Merz’s headed to form Germany's next government

Opposition Leader Merz set to lead Germany’s next government

Germany’s mainstream conservative party emerged victorious in the national election, while a…
A 2-year-old girl and her mother have died after the car-ramming attack in Munich

Tragic Loss: Mother and 2-Year-Old Girl Killed in Munich Car-Ramming Incident

BERLIN – A 2-year-old girl and her mother have died two days…
Germany's economy shrank for the second consecutive year in 2024

Germany’s economy declined for the second year in a row in 2024

BERLIN – According to preliminary official figures released Wednesday, the German economy,…
Musk causes uproar for backing Germany's far-right party ahead of key elections

Elon Musk sparks controversy by supporting far-right party in Germany before crucial elections

BERLIN – Elon Musk, a prominent figure in the tech industry, sparked…
Moment German chancellor Olaf Scholz is heckled by angry mob in Magdeburg as questions remain over 'warnings about Christmas market attack suspect'

Angry crowd in Magdeburg interrupts German leader Olaf Scholz as concerns linger about ‘alerts regarding suspect in Christmas market attack’.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faced heckling, booing, and insults of ‘murderer’ from…
Germans mourn attack on Christmas market with no answers about why

Germans grieve over Christmas market attack without clarity on the motive

On Friday evening, a tragic incident unfolded in Magdeburg, Germany, as a…
EU leaders insist no decisions can be taken about Ukraine without Ukraine, or behind their backs

European Union leaders are adamant that no actions regarding Ukraine will be made without involving Ukraine or excluding them.

BRUSSELS – European Union leaders insisted on Thursday that no decisions can…
Europe's economy needs help. Political chaos in France and Germany means it may be slower in coming

Help is needed for Europe’s economy as political instability in France and Germany could delay its recovery.

BRUSSELS – The European economy was already facing challenges even before the…