Olaf Scholz
Scholz branded a ‘failure’ as German government collapses
Germans are headed for a rare snap election, after the chancellor was accused of living “on another planet”.
- by Rob Hyde and Chris Jewers
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US Votes 2024
Missing in Europe: A strong leader for a new Trump era
The world is made of herbivores and carnivores, Emmanuel Macron told European leaders: “If we decide to remain herbivores, the carnivores will win.”
- by Jim Tankersley and Aurelien Breeden
German coalition collapses, Scholz embarks on risky election gambit
The turmoil comes after the re-election of Donald Trump, which could trigger a new transatlantic trade war and a rethink of Europe’s defence relationship with Washington.
- by Michael Nienaber, Kamil Kowalcze and Arne Delfs
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Germany’s far-right on track for first regional win since Nazi era
With a year to go until Germany’s national election, the results look punishing for Social Democrat Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition.
- by Sarah Marsh and Thomas Escritt
Germany to step up deportations after stabbing
Visiting the site of last weekend’s stabbing, which has emboldened his far-right opposition, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called it ‘terrorism against us all’.
- by Rachel More
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Russia-Ukraine war
Ukraine pleaded for help from Australia six months ago. It hasn’t received a reply
Ukraine fears it will not receive a requested shipment of Australian coal by winter, despite pleading directly with Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
- by Matthew Knott and Rob Harris
Warning for German government as far-right win local elections
The German government of Chancellor Olaf Scholz is facing a rough next two years after poor results in state elections at the weekend.
- by Christopher F. Schuetze
‘Am excited to see the memes’: Olaf Scholz tweets picture of himself with eye patch
The German Chancellor fell while jogging and sustained bruises to his face, prompting him to cancel some appointments.
Ukraine’s bid to join the world’s most powerful military alliance hits US roadblock
NATO’s 31 members will meet for a two-day summit in the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius, from Tuesday to show support for Ukraine.
- by Rob Harris
Farmers angry at EU over climate targets that threaten Australian trade
Trade Minister Don Farrell concedes it will be a “hard slog” to finalise the deal.
- by Rob Harris
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Russia-Ukraine war
Germany pledges $4b in aid as Zelensky makes surprise visits to Berlin, Paris and London
Germany has almost doubled its contribution to Ukraine, marking a turning point in relations between Kyiv and Berlin. France will add more tanks and training. Next stop: London.
- by Latika Bourke
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