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Scholz criticized after conversation with Putin

Scholz criticized after conversation with Putin

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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 in talks with Putin – condemned by Zelensky

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Scholz in talks with Putin – condemned by Zelensky

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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

After the Crisis Week: Scholz Confirms the Timeline

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After the Crisis Week: Scholz Confirms the Timeline

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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

Doomsday for Scholz set - election on February 23

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Doomsday for Scholz set - election on February 23

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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

Scholz Opens Up to Talks with Putin – Soon

Scholz Opens Up to Talks with Putin – Soon

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

Trump has spoken with Scholz: "Return to peace"

Trump has spoken with Scholz: "Return to peace"

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World leaders snub climate meeting

World leaders snub climate meeting

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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

The German Government Crisis in Five Points

The German Government Crisis in Five Points

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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

Scholz Opens Up for Talks on New Elections

Scholz Opens Up for Talks on New Elections

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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

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

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

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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

The demand to Georgia: Investigate election fraud

The demand to Georgia: Investigate election fraud

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

German Government Crisis – May Lead to New Elections

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German Government Crisis – May Lead to New Elections

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Germany's Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz announces a vote of confidence in January due to the budget and government crisis.

German Budget Crisis - Crisis in the Government

German Budget Crisis - Crisis in the Government

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Scholz: Ukraine cannot become a NATO member now

Scholz: Ukraine cannot become a NATO member now

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Biden and allies pledge continued Ukraine support

Biden and allies pledge continued Ukraine support

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USA, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom promise to continue supporting Ukraine and condemn "Russia's ongoing war of aggression".

Pressure to take tougher action against migrants increases in EU

Pressure to take tougher action against migrants increases in EU

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EU leaders want to see new measures to be able to deport migrants who have been denied asylum. Among other things, they will reconsider whether asylum centers can be established outside the EU's borders

Biden to Berlin for talks on Ukraine

Biden to Berlin for talks on Ukraine

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Starmer First in Line in Zelensky's Tour

Starmer First in Line in Zelensky's Tour

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj is going on a lightning visit to the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Germany for individual meetings with the countries' leaders.

Air strikes crush hopes of ceasefire

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Air strikes crush hopes of ceasefire

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An Israeli fighter jet attacked Hezbollah's military air chief in Beirut. The Islamist movement responded with massive rocket fire against the city of Safed – and attempts to reach a temporary ceasefire were ineffective

Social Democrats sprint to victory in German state election

Social Democrats sprint to victory in German state election

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The Social Democrats (SPD) make a strong finish and win the state election in the German state of Brandenburg.

Merz chosen to challenge Scholz in next German election

Merz chosen to challenge Scholz in next German election

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The conservative opposition party CDU in Germany has appointed party leader Friedrich Merz to also run for the post of Federal Chancellor in next year's general election.

The EU historically weak as heavyweights are in crisis

The EU historically weak as heavyweights are in crisis

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Crisis in Berlin and crisis in Paris create a crisis for Brussels as well. Weak and unpopular governments in both Germany and France are causing the EU to stall

German warning: It will take 100 years to acquire enough weapons

German warning: It will take 100 years to acquire enough weapons

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Zelensky: Russians must choose – peace or Putin

Zelensky: Russians must choose – peace or Putin

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It was an impatient Ukrainian president who turned up at the Ramstein meeting in Germany on Friday. The number of air defense systems that have not been delivered is significant, said Volodymyr Zelenskyj, referring to the Western world's unfulfilled promises so far