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Germany's Scholz follows Austrian developments 'with great concern'
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he is following the developments in Austria, with the possible chancellorship of far-right leader…
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Germany's Scholz says Europe will help to rebuild Syria
Following the fall of leader Bashar al-Assad in Syria, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has promised to help rebuild the country. "Europe…
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Scholz labels call with Putin 'frustrating' but he'd do it again
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he's willing to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin again even though his recent phone call…
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Germany's Scholz to speak on economic relations with Ukraine
The German-Ukrainian Economic Forum is set to take place in Berlin on Wednesday, with the focus on Ukraine's economic resilience after…
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Scholz opposes ban on far-right Alternative for Germany
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday said he currently opposes banning the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). He said domestic…
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Ukraine sends new forces to the front, Zelensky suggests NATO shield
Fresh Ukrainian troops are being redeployed to the heavily threatened front-line regions of Pokrovsk and Kurakhove, while Ukraine's…
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Germany's Scholz urges Xi to use power to curb Ukraine war escalation
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz appealed to Chinese President Xi Jinping for support in curbing an escalation in the war in Ukraine, during…
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German Cabinet approves laws to implement EU asylum reform
The German Cabinet has approved two amendments needed to implement the Common European Asylum System (CEAS) in Germany, translating the…
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Germany's Scholz thanks sailors in India, backs arms exports
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday paid tribute to German sailors currently circumnavigating the globe as he concluded his visit to…
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German Chancellor Scholz calls on Iran to exercise restraint
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called on Iran to exercise restraint after Israeli retaliatory attacks on military sites during the…
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Scholz defends German arms sales to Turkey after meeting with Erdoğan
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday defended his country's recently growing defence exports to Turkey, citing the membership of both…
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Germany approved €103 million in defence equipment for Turkey in 2024
After years of low-volume arms exports to Turkey, the German government is again authorizing large-scale shipments to its fellow NATO…
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Germany's Scholz: Al-Sinwar responsible for the worst crimes
Following the killing of the leader of the Palestinian Islamist Hamas movement in the Gaza Strip, Yehya al-Sinwar, German Chancellor Olaf…
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Scholz promises Israel further supplies of German-made weapons
In the past eight weeks, the German government has approved military equipment and munitions exports to Israel worth around €31 million…
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Scholz to deliver German government statement on EU summit
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is set to deliver a government statement in Berlin on Wednesday regarding the summit of EU leaders taking…
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Germany's Scholz urges caution in attempting ban of far-right AfD
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed caution on Wednesday over trying to ban the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) after the…
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Italy's president warns against populism during Germany visit
Italian President Sergio Mattarella on Friday warned against the growing lure of populism in Europe during his three-day state visit to…
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Scholz calls for 'diplomatic solution' to Israel-Hezbollah conflict
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for a "diplomatic solution" to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah during a phone conversation…
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New border control measures in Germany spark false claims about African migrants
Germany's latest border control measures have sparked a wave of misinformation in Kenya, just days after President William Ruto signed a…
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Germany's Scholz leaves for Uzbekistan on start of Central Asia trip
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz took off for Uzbekistan early on Sunday, where he plans to conclude deals on issues including migration…
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Germany's Scholz defends decision to expand control of land borders
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has defended the planned expansion of the nation's border controls as he addressed the public in a citizens'…
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German Chancellor Scholz calls for faster progress toward ending Russia's war on Ukraine
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Sunday he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agree that Russia…
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Scholz, Macron mull how to make Europe more competitive at Evian meet
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron on the European economy at a Franco-German business meeting…
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Starmer in Berlin to 'turn corner on Brexit'
The UK is set to start talks on a new co-operation treaty with Germany, as the Labour government looks to "reset" relations with Europe.…