Olaf Scholz, Germany

Party of Germany's Scholz defiant as it kicks off election campaign
Germany's troubled Social Democratic Party (SPD) launched its general election campaign on Saturday, pledging to fight its way back to the top following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz' three-party coalition government earlier in November.
Scholz’s party struggles to quell debate over whether he should seek a second term as German leader
While Chancellor Olaf Scholz meets world leaders in Brazil, a discussion is swirling in his party at home about whether he should seek a second term as German leader in an early election expected in February.
Scholz Gets Backing of SPD Leadership for Reelection Bid
Germany’s Social Democrats backed Chancellor Olaf Scholz as their lead candidate for February’s snap election, as they look to erase a big deficit in the polls.
Scholz, rival trade blows as German election campaign kicks off
Three months before elections, Germany's embattled Olaf Scholz kicked off the campaign Saturday by attacking his conservative rival as cold towards the poor but a hothead who would play "Russian
Germany's Scholz defiant as Social Democrats launch election campaign
With less than three months to go until Germany's expected election, Chancellor Olaf Scholz came out swinging on Saturday, vowing to make his troubled Social Democrats (SPD) the strongest force in parliament.
Germany's Social Democrats kick off election campaign
The party of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has launched its election campaign promising to reverse its flagging fortunes. Scholz accused one of his former coalition allies of sabotage.

Scholz assures Zelensky of Germany's support

Should Olaf Scholz Step Aside in the New Race for German Chancellor?
Increasing numbers in his own center-left party say he should, arguing for a more charismatic leader who might better their ...
Scholz's Coalition Turmoil Intensifies as FDP Leader Steps Down
A senior member of Germany's Free Democratic Party has resigned following a controversy over its place in the coalition ...
Scholz accuses election rival of playing ‘Russian roulette’ with pro-Ukraine stance
Germany’s embattled Chancellor Olaf Scholz kicked off his election campaign by attacking his conservative rival as a hothead ...
Scholz Proposes Investment Fund for Germany Worth €100 Billion
Chancellor Olaf Scholz proposed setting up an investment fund worth at least €100 billion ($106 billion) to help pay for the ...
Germany's SPD nominates Scholz as chancellor candidate
Germany's ruling Social Democrats officially made Chancellor Olaf Scholz their lead candidate on Monday for February's ...
Senior figure with Scholz's ex-allies quits over 'D-Day' paper on German government collapse
A senior figure in the party whose departure from Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition three weeks ago put Germany on the road ...