Scholz, Germany and Friedrich Merz

Scholz clashes with Merz over German economy and migration at last parliament meeting before poll
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has accused his main rival in Germany's upcoming election of "constant about turns," while Friedrich Merz, the opposition leader and front-runner, accused Scholz of leaving behind an economic "disaster.
Elections Clash: Scholz vs. Merz on Germany's Economic Path
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and opposition leader Friedrich Merz clash ahead of the February 23 election. Scholz accuses Merz of policy inconsistency, while Merz blames Scholz for economic downturn.
Germany's Scholz, rival Merz face off in heated pre-election debate
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his conservative rival Friedrich Merz faced off in a heated TV debate on Sunday, exactly two weeks before the country heads to the polls. Scholz attacked Merz - whose conservative CDU/CSU alliance is leading in the polls on around 30% ahead of the election on February 23 - over his decision last week to pass a motion on migration reform in parliament with votes from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).
Germany's Scholz, Merz clash over far-right AfD in election debate
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday accused election rival Friedrich Merz of having broken his word by accepting support from the far-right AfD to push an anti-immigration motion through parliament.
Germany's Scholz slams Merz on AfD cooperation in heated TV debate
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday accused his conservative rival Friedrich Merz of being ready to cooperate with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), as the rivals faced off in a heated TV debate just two weeks before the country heads to the polls.
Seven in 10 Germans disapprove of Olaf Scholz ahead of elections, poll finds
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and other key European leaders are deep underwater in popular support, according to a new poll from the Tyson Group national research firm.
Germany's Scholz Describes Trump's Gaza Proposal as a 'Scandal' in Election Debate
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has described President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the U_S_ could take ownership of the Gaza Strip, relocate its population and redevelop it as a “scandal.”
Viewers surveyed thought Scholz won debate against rival Merz
Viewers surveyed on Sunday thought that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) narrowly won the TV debate against his rival Friedrich Merz from the conservative CDU. In a survey conducted by the Forschungsgruppe Wahlen,
Germany's Scholz warns of 'European crisis' from Merz migration bill
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday warned of a "European crisis" if his conservative rival Friedrich Merz passes proposed reforms to migration law, as the rivals faced off in a heated TV debate.
Germany's Scholz promises 'tough course' on migration in TV debate
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has promised to continue his "tough course" on migration policy, as he faced off with his conservative rival Friedrich Merz in a TV debate just two weeks before the country heads to the polls.
Germany's Olaf Scholz faces pressure to drop re-election campaign
Members of the German chancellor's Social Democratic Party are increasingly speculating that Scholz's defence minister, Boris ...
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EU will jointly retaliate if US imposes tariffs, Germany’s Scholz warns Trump
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expresses hope that US administration would change its stance, avoid sparking cycle of tariffs ...
Europe Can Act 'Within an Hour' if US Levies Tariffs - Germany's Scholz
BERLIN (Reuters) - Europe is prepared to respond "within an hour" if the United States levies tariffs against the European ...
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Germany election 2025: Parties, polls and key issues
BERLIN, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Germany will hold a snap national election on Feb. 23 following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf ...
Germany's Olaf Scholz vows support for 'free and safe' Syria
German chancellor Olaf Scholz assured Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa of Berlin's support for Syria’s transition ...
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Here’s what Germany’s next government will look like
Germany’s conservatives are desperate to avoid a three-party coalition, but the outcome depends on how many small parties ...
Germany's chancellor Scholz calls interim Syrian leader al-Sharaa
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz assured Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa of Germany's willingness to support the ...
Germany's Scholz criticizes Trump's foreign policy
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has reiterated his criticism of US President Donald Trump's foreign policy. In an interview ...