The 26th Lit.Cologne: The Fight Goes On
The 26th Lit.Cologne festival showcased prominent literary figures, including Salman Rushdie, amidst a backdrop of security concerns.
Chancellor criticizes Trump: Now Merz takes off the velvet gloves
Chancellor Scholz intensifies his opposition to U.S. military action in Iran, with Friedrich Merz expressing a firmer stance against Trump's policies.
Hostile takeover: What Unicredit's offer for Commerzbank means
Andrea Orcel, CEO of Unicredit, is persisting in his attempts to acquire Commerzbank despite strong opposition from prominent German politicians.
Green politician wins in the cradle of the German car industry
Cem Özdemir, a Green party politician in Germany, has made history with his achievements and roles in German politics, including being the first person of Turkish descent in the Bundestag and serving as a minister under Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
The Chancellor's party attempts to curb AfD's influence in the federal elections
Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) faces regional elections aimed at limiting the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
New Paths in Deterrence: Merz Takes a Nuclear Step Forward with France
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has accepted President Macron's offer for closer cooperation on nuclear deterrence, overcoming skepticism from critics in Berlin.
Kermani meets Scholz: Selected Boredom
Navid Kermani attempts a literary conversation about his new novel with Olaf Scholz, who instead prefers to discuss his own books.
How Germany became Israel’s enabler-in-chief
The article discusses Germany's support of Israel, framing it as complicity in ongoing violence against Gaza under both recent governments.
Merz and Nuclear Weapons: Contemplating the German Bomb
This article discusses Friedrich Merz's views on Germany's role in nuclear discussions and the implications of international law regarding nuclear weapons.
Rhetoric on Iran: How Merz Becomes the New Merkel
The article discusses the evolving rhetoric of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz regarding the Iran conflict, highlighting a shift from strong language to a more reserved stance.
Gloss: The Spotlight
Olaf Scholz is reportedly working on his autobiography, exploring various creative formats for its presentation.
Friedrich Merz: China agreed to purchase up to 120 Airbus aircraft
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz confirmed that China is set to purchase up to 120 Airbus planes as part of efforts to strengthen economic ties amidst global uncertainty.
German Chancellor conducts negotiations in China regarding trade and the war in Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasizes the need for a balanced and fair partnership with China amidst ongoing negotiations about trade and the conflict in Ukraine.
German Companies in China Suffer. Chancellor's Major Trip Awaits
German companies operating in China are facing significant challenges as Chancellor Olaf Scholz prepares for a critical visit to the country.
EU Summit: Europe's Leaders in Eternal Search for Growth
European leaders, including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron, gather at a summit in Belgium to explore strategies for economic recovery amid ongoing crisis.
Germany Blog: SPD Campaigns with Olaf Scholz
Former Chancellor Olaf Scholz is set to support the SPD in their state election campaign in Baden-Württemberg next week.
"He wanted this war and nothing else," says Scholz about Putin
Former Chancellor Olaf Scholz discusses his Russia policy at a book presentation, refusing to admit mistakes while making a striking comment about Putin's decision to invade Ukraine, leaving a central question unanswered.
Scholz explains Putin's war – and leaves a key question unanswered
Former Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks extensively about his Russia policy during a book presentation, avoiding admitting mistakes, while his statement regarding Putin's decision to invade Ukraine raises eyebrows, yet a central question remains unanswered.
"I am convinced that Putin planned his attack two years in advance"
Former Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed his belief that Putin had firmly planned his invasion of Ukraine two years before it actually began during a book presentation in Berlin.
‘Nothing could deter him.’ According to Scholz, Putin decided to invade Ukraine two years before the invasion
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reveals that Vladimir Putin had made the decision to invade Ukraine two years prior to the actual military action.
War in Ukraine: Scholz: Putin planned the Ukraine war for two years
Former Chancellor Olaf Scholz discusses in Hamburg how Putin had meticulously planned the invasion of Ukraine for two years during his book presentation.
War in Ukraine: Scholz: Putin had planned the Ukraine war for two years
Former Chancellor Olaf Scholz discusses Putin's long-term planning of the war in Ukraine during the presentation of his book 'The Failure' in Hamburg.
"I am convinced that Putin had planned his attack two years in advance"
Former Chancellor Olaf Scholz believes that Vladimir Putin had planned the attack on Ukraine well ahead of time and could have achieved his objectives without war but chose not to.
Police Protection for Olaf Scholz's Second Home in Hamburg Apparently Reduced After Criticism
The police protection for former Chancellor Olaf Scholz's second residence in Hamburg-Altona has been reportedly reduced following public criticism, raising questions about costs and the necessity of continued security.
First Months in Office: When Dispute Arises, Approval Drops
The article analyzes Friedrich Merz's challenging start as Chancellor compared to his predecessors Gerhard Schröder, Angela Merkel, and Olaf Scholz, highlighting both similarities and differences in their early tenures.
"He has nothing as long as I don't approve it" - Trump corrects Zelenskyy
Donald Trump publicly rebuked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding security guarantees, while German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed solidarity with Ukraine amid ongoing explosions in Kyiv.