Ukraine, Olaf Scholz and Trump

Germany's Scholz does not expect US to stop Ukraine aid under Trump
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Friday that he does not expect the United States to halt military aid to Ukraine after President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated on Jan. 20.
Germany's Scholz says he doesn't believe Trump will end Ukraine aid
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz does not believe that Donald Trump will stop US military aid to Ukraine once he takes office, the German leader said on Friday. Speaking following a meeting with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Berlin,
Germany’s Scholz ignites fierce debate by making Ukraine aid contingent on borrowing
Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s latest demand is likely to stall a €3 billion aid package to the war-ravaged country as Russian forces continue their advance.
German foreign minister criticises Scholz for blocking more Ukraine aid, report says
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock indirectly criticised Chancellor Olaf Scholz for his reluctance to approve a further 3 billion euros ($3.09 billion) in additional military aid for Ukraine.
German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock attacks Olaf Scholz over Ukraine aid
Support for Kyiv becomes key issue in February 23 election after chancellor blocks €3bn of extra funding
Germany's Scholz under fire over funding for Ukraine aid package
German opposition lawmakers on Thursday accused Chancellor Olaf Scholz of dirty campaign tactics over his demand for additional borrowing to finance an aid package for Ukraine worth €3 billion ($3.1 billion).
Scholz wants to fund billions in Ukraine aid only through debt
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said he will only agree to additional arms deliveries to Ukraine amounting to €3 billion ($3.1 billion) before next month's parliamentary election if they are financed by suspending the government's strict rules on new debt.

Elon Musk, Olaf Scholz and European democracy

Germany's leader: Musk's support for European far-right is 'completely unacceptable'
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Elon Musk’s support for the far-right in Europe is “completely unacceptable.” ...
Scholz tells voters he is against increase in defence budget
Other German politicians have equally rebuked US President-elect Donald Trump over his demand that NATO's European members ...
Germany's Scholz Says Gaza Deal 'Opens The Door' To End War
Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday said that a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas could lead the way to a lasting end to hostilities in the war-torn Gaza Strip.
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz responds to Elon Musk's support for anti-immigration party: 'Don't feed the troll'
An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link German Chancellor Olaf Scholz responded to criticism from Elon Musk ...
Germany's Scholz follows Austrian developments 'with great concern'
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he is following the developments in Austria, with the possible chancellorship of far-right ...
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Germany’s likely next chancellor vows to put economy before climate
Conservative chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz railed against the climate policies of the left-leaning parties he’ll likely ...
A far-right party uses a mock plane ticket to campaign for deportations in Germany
German police are investigating an election campaign flier by a far-right party that looks like a plane ticket and calls for ...
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Germany’s economy shrank for the 2nd consecutive year in 2024
The German economy, Europe’s biggest, shrank for the second consecutive year in 2024, according to preliminary official figures released Wednesday weeks before an election in ...