Germany's Scholz Calls

What to see and do in Düsseldorf, Germany

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Germany Will Hold Snap Election in February

After the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s governing coalition, the balloting will be held on Feb. 23, about seven months before it had been scheduled.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Scholz defends German arms sales to Turkey after meeting with Erdoğan

World - Yahoo News - October 19

German government collapses after Olaf Scholz sacks finance minister

Unexpected move throws Europe’s largest economy into political disarray and is likely to lead to snap elections in March. The German government has collapsed after the chancellor, Olaf Scholz, ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

German coalition collapses after Scholz fires key minister

The chancellor said he would call a vote of confidence in his government early next year.

German opposition leader Merz calls for snap elections

Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces growing pressure from politicians and business to commit to January vote

World - Financial Times - November 7

Far-right AfD demands immediate confidence vote from Scholz

World - Yahoo News - November 7

German Chancellor Scholz signals concessions on timing of confidence vote

Bringing the ballot forward would pave the way for snap elections in January

World - Financial Times - November 8

Why Scholz caved on an early high-stakes German election

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World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he'll ask for a vote of confidence in December

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced that he will ask for a vote of confidence on Dec. 16, paving the way forward for an early parliamentary election in February

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Olaf Scholz delivers plea for German unity ahead of confidence vote

Chancellor makes fiery appeal in parliament for opposition support ‘for the good of the country’. The German chancellor, Olaf Scholz , has defended his decision to oust his finance minister , ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Kremlin: Putin urged Scholz to recognize Russian interests in Ukraine

World - Yahoo News - 7 hours ago

Zelensky blasts Scholz's talks with Putin as opening 'Pandora's box'

World - Yahoo News - 5 hours ago

North Korean troops in Ukraine ‘grave escalation’, Scholz tells Putin

The German chancellor spoke to Russia's leader for the first time in nearly two years.

Germany urged to ensure protection for at-risk Afghans

World - Yahoo News - October 17

Germany’s auto giants are struggling to stay relevant

Germany's automotive sector, long recognized for producing high-quality cars, is struggling to preserve its relevance in the age of electrification.

Business - CNBC - October 18

Biden, in Germany, Urges Unwavering Support for Ukraine

The president, in a trip to Berlin that lasted barely a day, also joined Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany in expressing new optimism about the prospect for peace in the Middle East.

World - The New York Times - October 19