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Bundestag to discuss Scholz's vote of confidence today: Germany could go to the polls on 23 February
Olaf Scholz will face a vote of confidence in the Bundestag, which he is likely to lose due to the collapse of the coalition. Early elections for the new chancellor are scheduled for February 23, with Friedrich Merz as the main competitor.
German chancellor candidate reveals why European leaders shun Scholz
Friedrich Merz called Olaf Scholz's European policy a “complete failure”. According to him, EU leaders do not want to meet with the chancellor, who either keeps silent or reads moral lectures.
Scholz again rejected the idea of transferring Taurus to Ukraine, as he considers it a “mistake”
German Chancellor Scholz refuses to provide Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles to avoid a conflict with Russia. Opposition leader Merz is in favor of transferring the missiles to strike Russian military targets.
German chancellor candidate Merz says aid to Ukrainian refugees in Germany should be cut
Friedrich Merz is in favor of cutting social benefits for Ukrainian refugees in Germany. Instead, he proposes to give them the immediate right to work without the need to learn the language.
Head of the German Ministry of Economic Development arrives in Kyiv: the purpose of the official's trip is to help the population of Ukraine
The head of the German Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, Svenja Schulze, visited Kyiv to hand over aid for the restoration of energy infrastructure. She intends to personally monitor the targeted use of the funds.
Preconditions for new elections: іn Germany, Scholz announces a vote of confidence, his government may subsequently resign
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will propose a vote of confidence on Wednesday. After the expected defeat and resignation of the government, the country is preparing for new elections, where the Conservatives are leading with 31% of support.
Politico names three most influential people in Europe
George Maloney is recognized as the most powerful person in Europe by Politico. Ursula von der Leyen, Friedrich Merz, and Mark Rutte topped other categories of the ranking.
Merz on creating a contact group in Europe on Ukraine: we must first of all work out our political positions
German CDU leader Friedrich Merz supported the creation of a European Contact Group on Ukraine with the participation of Britain. The group should develop common positions for dialogue with the United States if Trump wins.
Merz on Taurus: Ukraine should be able to hit Russian military bases
The candidate for Chancellor of Germany from the CDU confirmed the immutability of the position on the transfer of Taurus missiles to Ukraine. Merz noted the right of Ukraine to strike at military facilities of the Russian Federation.
Zelensky discussed with Merz the idea of creating a contact group to restore peace in Ukraine
The president of Ukraine discussed with Friedrich Merz the creation of a contact group with the participation of Germany, France, Great Britain, Poland and Denmark. The group's goal is to establish a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
Estonian prime minister arrives in Kyiv
Krysten Michal arrived in Kiev to meet with the Ukrainian leadership and confirmed his support for the victory. At the same time, Friedrich Merz arrived in the capital a week after Scholz's visit.
German Chancellor candidate Merz arrived in Kyiv
Friedrich Merz, the CDU/CSU candidate, visited Kyiv a week after Scholz's visit. The leader of the opposition bloc, who does not rule out providing Ukraine with TAURUS, intends to discuss the state of the country's defense.
German chancellor candidate Merz plans to visit Ukraine “in the coming days”
Friedrich Merz, the CDU candidate for chancellor, plans to visit Ukraine in the coming days. After the visit, he intends to inform his European partners about the results of the trip.
Scholz did not discuss Taurus with Putin: what is known about secret talks
The German Chancellor did not discuss the delivery of Taurus missiles with Putin during the phone conversation. Scholz consulted only with Zelenskyy and NATO allies on this issue, Bild reports.
German Greens candidate for chancellor promises Ukraine TAURUS
German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck announced his intention to reconsider Scholz's decision on TAURUS if he becomes Chancellor. Earlier, CDU candidate Friedrich Merz made a similar pledge.
Scholz bets on his 'prudent' Ukraine policy ahead of re-election bid - Politico
German Chancellor Scholz defends his position on not sending long-range missiles to Ukraine. His main opponent Merz is leading in the polls and supports the provision of Taurus to Kyiv.
Germany is going to early elections on February 23 after the collapse of the Scholz coalition
Germany will hold new elections on February 23, 2024 due to the collapse of the ruling coalition. Chancellor Olaf Scholz plans to ask for a vote of confidence in the Bundestag on December 16.
German chancellor candidate intends to make a strong demand of Russia
Friedrich Merz, the main contender for the post of German Chancellor, is preparing an ultimatum to Russia. He plans to provide Ukraine with Taurus missiles in response to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.
After the collapse of the coalition, leading German politicians call for new elections early next year
After the collapse of the Svitlofor coalition, CDU/CSU leaders call for new elections to the Bundestag as soon as possible.
“Delivering Taurus is not going to war” - German Chancellor candidate Merz
Friedrich Merz said that the supply of Taurus missiles to Ukraine would not mean Germany's entry into a war with Russia. He emphasized that such missiles would help Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression.
German chancellor candidate is ready to supply Taurus to Ukraine under certain conditions
CDU leader Friedrich Merz announces his readiness to supply Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles, but under certain conditions. He criticizes the Scholz government for its lack of strategic vision and calls for greater European independence from the United States in helping Ukraine.
The rating of the pro-Russian party BSW in Germany has fallen to a minimum
The rating of the “Union of Sarah Wagenknecht” (BSW) in Germany has dropped to 8%, reaching its lowest level since June 23. The CDU/CSU bloc remains the strongest opposition force with 31% support.
German chancellor candidate Merz proposes creating a group on Ukraine with the participation of 4 countries
German chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz has proposed setting up a contact group of Germany, France, the UK and Poland. The goal is to work out proposals on the European post-war order after the war in Ukraine.
Bundestag rejects delivery of Taurus missiles to Ukraine
German Bundestag rejects proposal to supply Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles.
Difficult relations with German political parties may influence Ursula von der Leyen's refusal to take up the European Green Deal initiatives
Controversy with German entrepreneurs over Green Deal initiatives could affect Ursula von der Leyen's programme when she is re-elected president of the European Commission.