Germany and China Beg Trump Not To Start Trade War Zoltán Kottász January 21, 2025 Speaking at the World Economic Forum, leaders pleaded with the U.S. president to abandon protectionism.
Scholz Insults Voters—Germans Tell Government To ‘Get Lost’ Sabine Beppler-Spahl January 6, 2025 German politics is now dominated by the collapse of the centre, a fact the weak establishment parties are determined to deny.
More of the Same: German Establishment Parties Present Manifestos Zoltán Kottász December 17, 2024 Those now vying for power have all been part of the previous governments responsible for economic chaos and political instability.
Scholz is Out—Large Majority Voted Against German Cabinet Zoltán Kottász December 16, 2024 The chancellor used his speech in parliament to pat himself on the back and campaign for the 2025 elections.
Scholz’s Trip to Ukraine Dismissed as “Dishonest” Campaign Maneuver Michael Curzon December 2, 2024 The German Chancellor appears worried he’s been outflanked by the opposition on support for Kyiv.
Germany’s Coalition Parties Stick With Unpopular Leaders Ahead of Snap Election Zoltán Kottász November 22, 2024 Defence secretary Boris Pistorius will not challenge Olaf Scholz for the social democrats’ candidacy for chancellor.
Estonian Foreign Minister: Ukraine Peace Deal Would Require European Troops Nick Hallett November 20, 2024 Hawkish FM criticised German chancellor for the “strategic error” of speaking with Vladimir Putin.
Ukraine Launches U.S. Missiles Into Russia Zoltán Kottász November 19, 2024 Putin says any conventional attack on Russia backed by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack.
Zelensky Scolds Germany for Call With Putin As Europe Warms to Trump’s Push for Peace Michael Curzon November 18, 2024 The Ukrainian president accuses Olaf Scholz of opening “Pandora’s Box.”
Trump’s Triumph—a Turning Point for Europe? Dieter Stein November 15, 2024 The breakdown of the German Scholz government could open the way for major change—but the CDU is too timid.
