German Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner in a dramatic political fallout amid ongoing tensions within the ruling coalition. Speculations arose over a previously undisclosed FDP plan detailing an exit strategy from the coalition. Lindner’s leadership is now…

Boris Pistorius has announced he will not run as the SPD’s chancellor candidate, urging party unity behind Olaf Scholz ahead of the upcoming elections. Despite internal speculation and higher popularity ratings, Pistorius expressed his loyalty to Scholz and advocated for…

As the SPD prepares for the upcoming German federal election, discussions are intensifying over whether Chancellor Olaf Scholz should remain the party’s candidate or if Boris Pistorius, a rising star within the SPD, should take his place. Scholz faces significant…

The leadership of Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) is seeking to quickly resolve internal debates regarding Olaf Scholz’s candidacy for Chancellor ahead of the upcoming elections. Party chief Lars Klingbeil emphasized the importance of unity and clarity as they prepare…

Robert Habeck has been officially nominated by the Greens as their candidate for Chancellor in the upcoming elections scheduled for February 23 in Germany. He received a significant 96.48% of the votes during the party conference held in Wiesbaden. Source

At the Green Party congress in Wiesbaden, Robert Habeck, the current Minister of Economic Affairs, declared his intention to lead the party in the upcoming February elections. He expressed a desire to take on responsibility and potentially serve as Chancellor….

The German election campaign officially began with Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government statement, sparking a heated debate with opposition leader Friedrich Merz. Scholz warned against division and budget cuts affecting social spending, while Merz criticized the current government for the nation’s…

Following the collapse of the Ampel coalition, Germany prepares for a challenging election campaign. Chancellor Olaf Scholz defended his decision to dismiss Finance Minister Christian Lindner, emphasizing the need for compromise. Opposition leader Friedrich Merz criticized Scholz for causing national…

A coalition of over 100 German Bundestag members has submitted a motion to ban the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, urging Bundestag President Bärbel Bas to initiate proceedings for constitutional review. The motion emphasizes urgency due to upcoming early…

Germany has scheduled new federal elections for February 23, 2025, following an agreement between the Union and remaining parties of the former coalition. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has provisionally approved the date, with Chancellor Olaf Scholz set to pose a confidence…

As Germany prepares for early parliamentary elections following the recent government collapse, election chief Ruth Brand highlights a paper shortage as a significant challenge. Brand emphasized the necessity for time to organize elections properly, noting that previous mishaps in Berlin…

Germany is poised for Bundestag elections on February 23, following an agreement between political parties SPD and CDU/CSU. This development comes as Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces a coalition crisis, having recently dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner due to a loss…