German politics
Germany set to strip Schröder of office space — but he can keep €8K monthly allowance
The former German chancellor refuses to distance himself from old friend Vladimir Putin despite the war in Ukraine.
Russia must withdraw troops as part of peace deal, say Scholz and Zelenskyy
No laughs for Olaf: 3 bitter election lessons for Germany’s Scholz
Scholz’s SPD gets another shellacking in key German state election
Olaf Scholz’s reputation on the line in big German vote
Helicopter parent: German defense minister under attack over holiday flight
Berlin mayor under fire over Ukrainian flag ban
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Scholz’s Social Democrats suffer crushing defeat in northern German state vote
Party of incumbent center-right state premier Daniel Günther wins big in Schleswig-Holstein.
Berlin bans Russian and Ukrainian flags during WWII commemoration
Local police banned the flying of flags near memorials at the weekend.
Germany sends seven howitzers to Ukraine
Model PzH 2000 is ‘the most powerful tube artillery system in the world,’ according to the manufacturer.
Merz on the march: German opposition chief plays Ukraine card before elections
Conservative leader’s trip to Kyiv attracts criticism but puts pressure on Scholz.
Germany’s Annalena Baerbock to visit Ukraine
The foreign minister’s trip was announced hours after Kyiv and Berlin resolved diplomatic tensions.
Zelenskyy invites Scholz and Steinmeier to Kyiv after weeks of tension
Ukrainian and German presidents signal détente following diplomatic dispute.
EU’s Russian oil ban — Steinmeier snub saga — 21st-century disorder
We unpack the EU plan to ban Russian oil and wonder why Germany is so hung up on Ukraine’s refusal to let German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visit …
Berlin targets sanctioned assets in Germany
Sanctioned Russians could be ‘legally obliged to disclose their assets in Germany,’ the finance minister said.
Head of Germany’s Russophile business lobby group resigns
The East Committee’s Oliver Hermes condemns war in Ukraine but still believes ‘mutual economic dependencies … potentially contribute to de-escalation.’
Weeks after snub, German president still waiting for call with Zelenskyy
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier was turned away in April when he asked to visit Kyiv.
Ukrainian envoy to Olaf Scholz: Grow up!
Ukraine has no time for a sulking German chancellor, Andrij Melnyk says.
Olaf Scholz holds off on Ukraine visit, citing diplomatic snub
Berlin didn’t take kindly to Kyiv’s refusal to welcome the German president last month.
Scholz hits out at critics who oppose sending arms to Ukraine
German chancellor defends middle-ground approach.
German Finance Minister Lindner wants to cut state funds for Schröder
Ex-chancellor’s taxpayer-funded office under scrutiny after he refuses to cut Kremlin ties.
Germany signals more Ukraine support, wavers on defense spending
Opposition lawmakers say Chancellor Olaf Scholz is backtracking on commitment to stick to NATO’s 2 percent spending target.
Why Germany won’t give up on giving up nuclear
Technical, legal, political and cultural hurdles mean Berlin doesn’t see nuclear as a solution to the current crisis.
Germany approves tank sales to Ukraine, bowing to pressure
After hesitating for weeks, Chancellor Olaf Scholz responds to mounting pleas from both home and abroad.
Top German Social Democrats want Gerhard Schröder out of party
One senior SPD official says Russia-linked former chancellor’s membership fee is ‘dirty money.’
Olaf Scholz cites risk of nuclear war in refusal to send tanks to Ukraine
Chancellor pushes back against demands from Kyiv and coalition partners.
From doves to über-hawks: Ukraine war recasts Germany’s Greens
Governing party takes another step away from pacifist roots.
Macron and Le Pen debate — Germany’s Ukraine weapons dilemma
Presented by The EPP Group.
Pressure grows on Germany’s Scholz to send heavy weapons to Ukraine
Coalition partners and Western allies urge chancellor to step up.
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