Germany's Scholz faces calls in his party to abandon re-election bid
Olaf Scholz, Germany's least popular chancellor on record, is facing growing calls within his Social Democrats (SPD) to step aside and let his Defence Minister Boris Pistorius instead lead the centre-left party into next year's federal election.
German defence minister 'fully expects' Scholz to run for re-election
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius voiced his support for Chancellor Olaf Scholz's re-election campaign on Friday, despite speculation that Pistorius could replace Scholz as top candidate for their Social Democrats (SPD).
Scholz Seeks to Revive Prospects Ahead of German Snap Election
Germany’s election campaign kicks into high gear on Wednesday, when Chancellor Olaf Scholz makes his case in a public address for another term, despite polls showing voters are overwhelmingly looking for a change.
Germany’s Scholz defies odds as party swings behind re-election bid
The government crisis that culminated last week with Scholz calling time on the three-party alliance plunged Germany into a new phase of turbulence. But ironically it also reinforced his status within his own party,
German SPD members urge Scholz to drop out before snap elections
On Nov. 11, by Hamburg city parliament members Markus Schreiber and Tim Stoberock suggested that Defense Minister Boris Pistorius should replace Scholz as “Germany's most popular politician,” capable of leading the SPD to victory.
Rebels In Germany's SPD Look To Defence Minister To Rescue Party
As German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats grapple with plummeting support ahead of a snap election in February, ...
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz under fire
Chancellor Olaf Scholz wants to be his party's top candidate in the upcoming federal elections despite poor favorability ...
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Germany's Defence Revamp: A New Chapter in European Security
Germany is urged to enhance its defense capabilities as the U.S. shifts focus away from Europe. Defence Minister Boris ...
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he’ll ask for a vote of confidence in December
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced that he will ask for a vote of confidence on Dec. 16, paving the way forward for ...
Germany needs to step up its role in defence as U.S. may do less in Europe, minister says
Germany needs to step up its role in defence if the U.S. is to focus less on Europe, defence minister Boris Pistorius said on ...
Pistorius: Ukraine may become a source of new conflicts in Europe
EADaily, November 12th, 2024. If Ukraine fails to regain its lost territories and the country is denied membership in NATO, ...
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German poll shows approval for more defense spending as NATO steels itself for Trump 2.0
STUTTGART, Germany — A majority of Germans support significant defense spending increases, an outlook that coincides with the ...
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Germany's SPD seeks to dispel speculation over chancellor candidate
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD) on Friday sought to dispel rumours that the chancellor would not run ...
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French, German defense leaders urge European unity after Trump win
PARIS — France and Germany emphasized the need to keep up military spending and for unity on European security, including ...
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Germany's favorite for next chancellor: Poll results
Germany’s Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has emerged as the frontrunner for the chancellorship, according to the latest ...
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German Cabinet approves new form of military service to boost troops
Germany's Cabinet approved legislation introducing a new form of military service on Wednesday, according to government ...