Germany's Scholz defiant

Germany's Scholz defiant as Social Democrats launch election campaign
With less than three months to go until Germany's expected election, Chancellor Olaf Scholz came out swinging on Saturday, vowing to make his troubled Social Democrats (SPD) the strongest force in parliament.
Germany's SPD launch election campaign
Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz launched the Social Democratic Party, or SPD, election campaign on the weekend, telling party members that February's general election would be crucial for the country's future while also accusing former coalition allies of sabotage.
Germany's SPD nominates Scholz as chancellor candidate
Germany's ruling Social Democrats officially made Chancellor Olaf Scholz their lead candidate on Monday for February's election, billing him as a safe pair of hands compared with the opposition conservatives contender who has no government experience.
Scholz, Rival Trade Blows As German Election Campaign Kicks Off
Three months before elections, Germany's embattled Olaf Scholz kicked off the campaign Saturday by attacking his conservative rival as cold towards the poor but a hothead who would play "Russian roulette" with Moscow.
'A hell of a lot at stake' in German early elections, Scholz says
The upcoming early elections to Germany's parliament will mark a crucial decision on the country's direction, Chancellor Olaf Scholz told his Social Democratic Party (SPD) at an election campaign conference on Saturday.
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Scholz warns against reversing Germany's migration policy
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Senior figure with Scholz's ex-allies quits over 'D-Day' paper on German government collapse
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Germany's Scholz holds first official call with Ukraine's Zelenskiy since Putin talk
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Scholz's Coalition Turmoil Intensifies as FDP Leader Steps Down
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Should Olaf Scholz Step Aside in the New Race for German Chancellor?
Increasing numbers in his own center-left party say he should, arguing for a more charismatic leader who might better their ...
Volkswagen's threats to shutter factory are a headache for Germany's Olaf Scholz, his party: Here's why
The crisis has political ramifications beyond Volkswagen. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is capitalising ...
Scholz is clear to seek a 2nd term as German leader after defense minister rules out a run
Germany’s popular defense minister has taken himself out of contention to become the country’s next leader, clearing the way ...
Scholz accuses election rival of playing ‘Russian roulette’ with pro-Ukraine stance
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Scholz Proposes Investment Fund for Germany Worth €100 Billion
Chancellor Olaf Scholz proposed setting up an investment fund worth at least €100 billion ($106 billion) to help pay for the ...
Scholz’s party struggles to quell debate over whether he should seek a second term as German leader
While Chancellor Olaf Scholz meets world leaders in Brazil, a discussion is swirling in his party at home about whether he ...