# Olaf Scholz

This year

2023

# Ukraine War

US along with Germany and Norway announce tanks for Ukraine as battle intensifies

Norway has also promised tanks.

President Biden confirmed the news this evening.

Germany said it will also provide a company of 14 Leopard 2 A6 tanks from the Bundeswehr stocks

Norway confirmed it is also sending tanks

The powerful tanks are seen as key to punching through enemy lines

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Jan 25th 2023, 9:38 PM

Last year

2022

# Ukraine

14-year-old girl among injured after shelling of Kherson village as Russia continues attacks

Civilians have continued to flee the Kherson region over Christmas as shelling continues.

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Dec 28th 2022, 2:29 PM

# energy summit

Taoiseach says that stabilisation of EU gas market will benefit Ireland

Talks in Brussels on Thursday dragged well into the night

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Oct 21st 2022, 3:36 PM

# energy security

United Arab Emirates agrees to supply Germany with gas and diesel

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is on a visit to the UAE as part of a Gulf tour that also includes stops in Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

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Sep 25th 2022, 3:13 PM

# Germany

Date-rape drugs wreck German chancellor's summer bash

Berlin police said officers were investigating allegations of serious bodily injuries after a woman filed a complaint following “a political party’s summer party”.

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Jul 9th 2022, 5:08 PM

# Germany

German police foil teenage school 'Nazi attack'

The suspect is being questioned while investigators continue to comb his home for evidence.

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May 12th 2022, 4:16 PM

# ukraine crisis

Biden says Russian attack on Ukraine 'remains very much a possibility'

It comes after Ukraine said sites for the country’s defence ministry and state banks had been hit by a cyberattack.

Talks between new German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Russian President Vladimir Putin took place this afternoon.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba, says that if a 'real withdrawal' follows the Russian statements, it will be the beginning of a real de-escalation.

Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg said that there should be 'cautious optimism', but there are no signs of de-escalation on the ground.

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Feb 15th 2022, 10:01 PM

# ukraine tensions

US offers no concessions in response to Russian demands over Ukraine

But Antony Blinken said the written response also contains “serious” offers for a diplomatic path to de-escalate soaring tensions.

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Jan 26th 2022, 9:31 PM

All time

# Russia

Putin warns West of military measures over Ukraine threats

He said Russia “will react toughly to unfriendly steps”, adding that he wanted to underscore that “we have every right to do so”.

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Dec 21st 2021, 8:20 PM

# new german government

Olaf Scholz vows 'new beginning' for Germany as Angela Merkel exits

Merkel had served as chancellor for 16 years

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Dec 8th 2021, 6:10 PM

# Germany

German parties agree three-way deal that paves way for successor to Merkel

Olaf Scholz of the centre-left Social Democrats is set become Germany’s new chancellor

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Nov 24th 2021, 7:55 PM

# goodbye merkel

Post-election haggling begins in Germany as multiple parties seek to form government coalition

For a country used to political stability after 16 years of Angela Merkel’s steady leadership, the coming weeks and months promise to be a rocky ride.

Preliminary official results showed that the centre-left Social Democrats narrowly won the vote.

Angela Merkel's centre-right Christian Democrat bloc had its worst result since 1949.

Would-be successor Armin Laschet claims right to try to build the next government .

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Sep 27th 2021, 12:56 PM

# Olaf Scholz

Olaf Scholz: 'robotic' Social Democrat within grasp of Merkel's job

Nicknamed “Scholzomat” for his robotic speeches, Scholz has a reputation for being meticulous, confident and fiercely ambitious.

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Sep 27th 2021, 11:13 AM