The German chancellor says the continent’s current economic woes are down to growth in Asia, rather than to the Ukraine conflict Neither the Covid-19 pandemic nor Russia’s offensive against Ukraine has played a pivotal role in bringing about the current economic downturn in Europe, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has argued. He attributed it to growth … Read more
The German chancellor should confront Russia by issuing an ultimatum, ex-ambassador Andrey Melnik says A Ukrainian diplomat notorious for his combative attitude towards Germany during his tenure as ambassador in Berlin, has urged Chancellor Olaf Scholz to issue an ultimatum to Russia. A tweet challenging the German leader to do more for Ukraine was posted … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz at G20 summit, in Bali, Indonesia, on November 16, 2022. | Photo Credit: PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 16 held “fruitful” talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Bali and the two leaders examined ways to … Read more
Russia will be represented by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the G20 in Indonesia German Chancellor Olaf Scholz wished Russian President Vladimir Putin could have attended the G20 summit to personally face “all the questions and criticism” from Western powers over the Ukraine conflict, he told reporters on Sunday. “It would have been good if … Read more
Germany has been squeezed hard as Russian energy imports have dwindled and prices have risen following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine Germany has been squeezed hard as Russian energy imports have dwindled and prices have risen following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday urged COP27 participants … Read more
Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, welcomes German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday. Kay Nietfeld / Pool / AFP / Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kay Nietfeld / Pool / AFP / Getty Images Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, welcomes German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the … Read more
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned against the conflict going nuclear in a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Chinese President Xi Jinping warned against the conflict going nuclear in a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz In a much-scrutinized meeting Friday with visiting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for peace talks … Read more
Xi Jinping has told Olaf Scholz that China and Germany should enhance co-operation amid a chaotic international landscape, as the Chinese leader reasserts himself on the global stage. The pair met on Friday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing against a backdrop of fraying ties between the west and China. The tension … Read more
The German and French leaders reportedly deem Washington’s planned incentive scheme for foreign investors as unfair competition The leaders of Germany and France have reportedly reached a consensus that the EU will have to retaliate against the US if it goes ahead with planned tax cuts and energy benefits, aimed at encouraging firms to shift … Read more
“The two leaders will continue their talks on defence, the economy and energy with the aim of strengthening Franco-German cooperation,” the presidency said in a statement “The two leaders will continue their talks on defence, the economy and energy with the aim of strengthening Franco-German cooperation,” the presidency said in a statement French President Emmanuel … Read more