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The UN base on Syria: A historic opportunity

Several countries welcome the fall of the al-Assad regime. Iran urges the international community to let the Syrians decide their future without "foreign interference".

The UN base on Syria: A historic opportunity

Scholz: Russia must not impose dictated peace

Germany's Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who is visiting Ukraine, says that Ukraine must be included in all decisions to achieve a possible peace in the country. He also promises a new support package with weapons.

Scholz: Russia must not impose dictated peace

Zelensky: Scholz revealed details of the conversation with Putin

Germany's Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz has spoken with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj about his conversation with Russia's President Vladimir Putin. .

Zelensky: Scholz revealed details of the conversation with Putin

Scholz to lead the election campaign – despite criticism

The German Social Democrats (SPD) are nominating Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz as the party's chancellor candidate in the new election expected on February 23, according to German media. The nomination is to be approved by a party congress in January.

Scholz to lead the election campaign – despite criticism

Pressure on Scholz: Do as Biden – step down

Germany's unpopular Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz should "do a Biden" – resign and hand over to new forces ahead of the next election, critics within his own ranks think. We have two possible candidates – one is Germany's most popular politician and the other the least popular, says a party colleague to Financial Times.

Pressure on Scholz: Do as Biden – step down

So EU will meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

The countries around the Baltic Sea are increasingly emerging as Europe's foremost front against Russia. Not least Poland is taking command in the hope of getting the US to continue supporting Ukraine.

So EU will meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

Pistorius does not want to take over power from Scholz

Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius will not run as the party's chancellor candidate in the next election. .

Pistorius does not want to take over power from Scholz

Macron on long-distance weapons: Absolutely right of USA

Absolutely right. That's how France's President Emmanuel Macron describes the US decision to let Ukraine use long-distance weapons against targets within Russia.

Macron on long-distance weapons: Absolutely right of USA

So, the EU is going to meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

The countries around the Baltic Sea are increasingly emerging as Europe's foremost front against Russia. Not least Poland is taking command in the hope of getting the US to continue supporting Ukraine.

So, the EU is going to meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

The EU Chief's Final Call: Unite!

Russia, but also EU countries, receive harsh criticism as EU's Foreign Minister Josep Borrell prepares to step down. We must be more united if we want to speak the language of power, urges Borrell.

The EU Chief's Final Call: Unite!

Voices Raised to Replace Scholz with Pistorius

Voices are being raised within the German Social Democrats, SPD, to push forward with Defense Minister Boris Pistorius instead of Chancellor Olaf Scholz as the top name in a likely new election next year. .

Voices Raised to Replace Scholz with Pistorius

Zelensky secretive about long-distance weapons

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj comments on the reports that the US President Joe Biden is giving Ukraine permission to use long-distance weapons against targets deep within Russia. Such things are not announced.

Zelensky secretive about long-distance weapons

Scholz defends himself after the conversation with Putin

Volodymyr Zelenskyj has lashed out at Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz after his phone call with Vladimir Putin. Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk joins in the criticism.

Scholz defends himself after the conversation with Putin

Scholz criticized after conversation with Putin

Germany's Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz is being criticized by the opposition after his phone call with Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Friday, which concerned the Ukraine war. .

Scholz criticized after conversation with Putin

Scholz in talks with Putin – condemned by Zelensky

Germany's Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz has spoken on the phone with Russia's President Vladimir Putin. The conversation – which dealt with Ukraine – is condemned by Volodymyr Zelenskyj, who likens it to opening Pandora's box.

Scholz in talks with Putin – condemned by Zelensky

After the Crisis Week: Scholz Confirms the Timeline

Germany's Federal Chancellor will request that a vote of confidence takes place on December 16, he says in the Federal Diet in Berlin on Wednesday. Such a vote paves the way for a parliamentary election to be held in February.

After the Crisis Week: Scholz Confirms the Timeline

Doomsday for Scholz set - election on February 23

Germany is heading for new elections on February 23 if Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government falls in a confidence vote in December. This confirms President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to German media.

Doomsday for Scholz set - election on February 23

Scholz Opens Up to Talks with Putin – Soon

Germany's Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz wants to talk to Russia's President Vladimir Putin "soon" to reach an end to the Ukraine war. .

Scholz Opens Up to Talks with Putin – Soon

Trump has spoken with Scholz: "Return to peace"

The incoming US President Donald Trump has spoken on the phone with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. They are said to be in agreement on working towards a return to peace in Europe, but what this means is unclear.

Trump has spoken with Scholz: "Return to peace"

World leaders snub climate meeting

Joe Biden, Emmanuel Macron and Ursula von der Leyen are among those who do not intend to attend the UN climate meeting COP29, which starts on Monday. "A waste of time", thinks Papua New Guinea's Foreign Minister.

World leaders snub climate meeting

The German Government Crisis in Five Points

Just as everyone is talking about Europe having to step forward and take greater responsibility after Donald Trump's election victory, a crisis is raging in the EU's most important country. So what happens now? Here is the German government crisis in five points.

The German Government Crisis in Five Points

Scholz Opens Up for Talks on New Elections

Germany's Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz opens up for discussions on when new elections can be held. The timeframe must be discussed as soon as possible, he says to journalists at the ongoing EU summit in Budapest.

Scholz Opens Up for Talks on New Elections

Demands No Confidence: "Scholz's Coalition is History"

Germany's opposition wants a vote of no confidence as early as next week – not next year, as proposed by Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The crisis is a fact in the EU's most populous member state since the government coalition collapsed on Wednesday evening.

Demands No Confidence: "Scholz's Coalition is History"

The demand to Georgia: Investigate election fraud

Change course, urge the leaders from Germany, France, and Poland in a joint statement to Georgia after the disputed parliamentary election. .

The demand to Georgia: Investigate election fraud