Olaf Scholz, Germany and Friedrich Merz

Scholz Leaves Germans With Worst Economic Blues in a Generation
Olaf Scholz is heading for the worst election defeat of any German chancellor, and his poor economic track record is one major reason.
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.
Germany's Scholz, rival Merz face off in heated pre-election debate
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his conservative rival Friedrich Merz faced off in a heated TV debate on Sunday, exactly two weeks before the country heads to the polls. Scholz attacked Merz - whose conservative CDU/CSU alliance is leading in the polls on around 30% ahead of the election on February 23 - over his decision last week to pass a motion on migration reform in parliament with votes from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).
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.
Fiery scenes in German parliament as Scholz and Merz exchange blows
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his conservative rival Friedrich Merz exchanged blows on Tuesday as lawmakers convened for a fiery final parliamentary session before national elections on February 23.
German election: Scholz, Merz vow not to work with far right
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz insists he would 'never' cooperate with the far right in the way he says his rival Friedrich Merz has done. Meanwhile, Merz said working with the AfD was out of the question.
Germany’s Scholz Slams Vance on Democracy in Escalating Dispute
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz slammed US Vice President JD Vance’s combative comments on European policy, adding to ...
German election: Scholz floats legal case over racism claim
Germany's chancellor Olaf Scholz has denied the allegation that he made a "racist outburst" against an opposition politician.
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Germany’s Olaf Scholz hits back at racism accusations in election race
The allegation comes less than two weeks before Scholz’s party is poised to face a heavy defeat in Germany’s federal election ...
There must be no imposed peace in Ukraine, says Germany's Scholz
There must be no imposed peace in Ukraine and any solution to the conflict must involve the United States, German Chancellor ...
Germany: Scholz warns of lawsuit over 'racist lapse' claim
The German chancellor has indicated he might sue after he was accused of a "racist outburst" in a birthday party discussion.
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 ...
Germany's Scholz slams Merz on AfD cooperation in heated TV debate
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday accused his conservative rival Friedrich Merz of being ready to cooperate with the ...
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JD Vance won’t meet Germany’s Scholz at Munich Security Conference
MUNICH, Germany — United States Vice President JD Vance will not meet with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the Munich ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: Germany Election
Election campaign posters showing German Social Democratic Party, SPD, Chancellor Olaf Scholz, top, and his challenger ...