Germany, Olaf Scholz and Friedrich Merz

Scholz clashes with Merz over German economy and migration at last parliament meeting before poll
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has accused his main rival in Germany's upcoming election of "constant about turns," while Friedrich Merz, the opposition leader and front-runner, accused Scholz of leaving behind an economic "disaster.
Elections Clash: Scholz vs. Merz on Germany's Economic Path
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and opposition leader Friedrich Merz clash ahead of the February 23 election. Scholz accuses Merz of policy inconsistency, while Merz blames Scholz for economic downturn.
Germany's Olaf Scholz faces pressure to drop re-election campaign
Members of the German chancellor's Social Democratic Party are increasingly speculating that Scholz's defence minister, Boris Pistorius, is a more popular choice to lead the country. View on euronews
Germany’s Scholz describes Trump’s Gaza proposal as a ‘scandal’ in election debate
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has described President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the U.S. could take ownership of the Gaza Strip, relocate its population and redevelop it as a “scandal.”
Scholz touts showing in duel with Merz: dpa's election campaign brief
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday touted his performance in a heated TV debate with his conservative rival Friedrich Merz, as the election campaign entered the home stretch with less than two weeks to go until the country heads to the polls.
Seven in 10 Germans disapprove of Olaf Scholz ahead of elections, poll finds
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and other key European leaders are deep underwater in popular support, according to a new poll from the Tyson Group national research firm.
German election rivals Scholz and Merz trade blows on immigration
Germany's centre-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday accused his conservative election rival of planning an immigration crackdown that would "bury Europe".
Scholz Fails to Land Decisive Blow in German Election TV Debate
Chancellor Olaf Scholz struggled to land the decisive blow he urgently needs on conservative frontrunner Friedrich Merz in the first of two televised debates ahead of Germany’s snap election in two weeks.
German election: Voters say Scholz-Merz 'duel' was a draw
With two weeks to go till Germany's Bundestag elections, the two men most likely to be voted chancellor held a heated debate on national issues. Follow DW for the latest.
Debate between Germany's Scholz, rival Merz draws over 12 million
The televised debate between German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his conservative rival Friedrich Merz drew more than 12 million viewers, initial figures showed on Monday. The contest on Sunday saw the two leading candidates to become Germany's next leader face off on a number of issues,
Scholz, Merz agree on continued support for Ukraine ahead of German elections
German Chancellor Olaf Schlolz and his chief challenger in the upcoming elections, Friedrich Merz, agreed during a television debate on Feb. 9 that Berlin must continue supporting Ukraine and that Russia's war must end as soon as possible.
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Viewers surveyed thought Scholz won debate against rival Merz
Viewers surveyed on Sunday thought that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) narrowly won the TV debate against his rival ...
The TV debates of Merz and Scholz ended with massive voter fraud
Candidates for the post of Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Friedrich Merz have repeatedly manipulated figures, as well as cited false facts during the recent television duel, the ZDF TV channel notes.
World News Live Today February 8, 2025: German chancellor Olaf Scholz calls Trump's rare earths demands 'selfish' amid Ukraine crisis
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Germany's Scholz speaks to Syrian interim president, pledges support
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promised support for Syria's reconstruction during a telephone call with Syrian interim ...
Scholz is going to maintain the Ukrainian army after the end of the conflict
The debate about Western peacekeepers on Ukraine are inappropriate and premature. This was stated in an interview with RND by ...
Olaf Scholz willing to hold confidence vote this year after ruling coalition collapse
The so-called 'Traffic Light Coalition' – made up of Scholz’s Social Democrats, the liberal FDP and the Greens – collapsed on ...
Debate on peacekeepers in Ukraine is inappropriate and premature, Scholz says
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has stated that it's not the right time to discuss sending peacekeepers to Ukraine, as it would ...
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Scholz Criticizes Trump's ICC Sanctions
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump's sanctions on the International Criminal Court.