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Olaf Scholz, the conversion of the “automaton” into war chancellor

Olaf Scholz, the conversion of the “automaton” into war chancellor Olaf Scholz, the conversion of the “automaton” into war chancellor

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, criticized for his lack of charisma and nicknamed “the automaton” for his monotonous speeches, became a staunch war chancellor from the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a conflict that broke numerous German taboos. In January, in the midst of tense discussions between Russia and the United States, the hashtag […]

New German Chancellor Scholz seeks his site

New German Chancellor Scholz seeks his site

The new German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, has made his debut before his European partners at a summit marked by tensions with Russia, the rebound in the COVID-19 coronavirus and differences in energy matters, crises inherited from his predecessor, Angela Merkel, a reference during the last 16 years in the European Union (EU). A Scholz, who […]

Olaf Scholz, the new chancellor of Germany with an “incredible resemblance” to Angela Merkel

Olaf Scholz, the new chancellor of Germany with an “incredible resemblance” to Angela Merkel

He won the German general election and now the man who has been Vice Chancellor for three years of Angela Merkel has assumed his position. The Bundestag, the German parliament, on Wednesday invested Olaf Scholz as the new chancellor. Its formation, the Center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD), will govern together with Los Verdes and the […]

Olaf Scholz takes over as Chancellor of Germany, succeeds Merkel

Olaf Scholz takes over as Chancellor of Germany, succeeds Merkel

Social Democratic leader Olaf Scholz became the ninth chancellor of Germany after World War II on Wednesday, ushering in a new era in the most populous country in the European Union after Angela Merkel’s 16-year tenure. The Scholz government takes the reins with high hopes of modernizing Germany and fighting climate change, but faced the […]

Climate protection: come on, let’s found a club

Climate protection: come on, let’s found a club

A, B, C – this federal government is now spelling climate protection in English. A like ambitious: Because the undertaking should be ambitious. B like bold: really bold. And C like cooperative – otherwise it wouldn’t be a club. This is exactly what it says in the key points that the Federal Cabinet passed in […]

Despite the advance of the Taliban: Seehofer calls for deportations to Afghanistan

Despite the advance of the Taliban: Seehofer calls for deportations to Afghanistan

It is an unusual step: the ambassadors of those eight EU states that still have a representative office in the Afghan capital Kabul recommend their governments to stop deportation in a joint report. Because of the advance of the Taliban and the poor security situation, the governments should think about suspending forced returns for the […]

On a digital cuddle course with Janet: Is it paying off for the EU?

On a digital cuddle course with Janet: Is it paying off for the EU? On a digital cuddle course with Janet: Is it paying off for the EU?

As a gesture of goodwill towards the US, the European Union has put work on the digital tax levy plans on hold for the time being to focus on implementing the historic tax decision approved by G20 finance ministers on Saturday. The EU hopes that this will make it easier to overcome political and technical […]

G20 finance ministers decide on a global minimum tax rate for large corporations

G20 finance ministers decide on a global minimum tax rate for large corporations G20 finance ministers decide on a global minimum tax rate for large corporations

The finance ministers of the G20 countries have decided to introduce a global minimum tax for large corporations. At a meeting in Venice, they agreed on a declaration that confirms a decision made by 131 OECD countries last week. A global minimum tax rate of 15 percent and the possibility of taxing companies not only […]

Bundestag election: Transport Minister Scheuer wants to stay in office

Bundestag election: Transport Minister Scheuer wants to stay in office

The parties position themselves for the Bundestag election. Follow all developments in the news blog. Federal Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer would like to continue his office in a new government despite widespread criticism because of the failed car toll. The CSU politician told the German Press Agency: “I really enjoy it. I will fight hard, […]

G20 Venice: It’s going well for Olaf Scholz

G20 Venice: It’s going well for Olaf Scholz

Seldom have the scenery and the expected result been as coherent as at this last international appearance by Federal Finance Minister Olaf Scholz before the federal election. For the first time in 18 months, the finance ministers of the powerful G-20 countries will meet again physically, this Friday and Saturday, in the glittering lagoon city […]