Scholz formally elected

Say No to Olaf Scholz: Elon Musk ahead of Germany's snap elections
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has called on the people of Germany to "say no" to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. His statement comes after Germany's ruling Social Democrats (SPD) on Saturday announced Scholz as the party's candidate for federal elections set to take place on December 23.
Olaf Scholz and SPD hope for miracle in Germany's election
Chancellor Olaf Sholz’s government coalition imploded and his poll numbers are dismal. But, at his party’s conference this weekend, he made it clear that he won’t give up without a fight.
Scholz formally elected as SPD's candidate for German chancellor
Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) on Saturday confirmed Chancellor Olaf Scholz as the party's top candidate for February's parliamentary elections. Only a few delegates bucked the majority, who overwhelmingly supported Scholz's bid to return to the Chancellery in a vote by show of hands at the party's conference in Berlin.
German federal election poll tracker: who will take over from Scholz?
The fragile three-way coalition in the Bundestag has shattered. Olaf Scholz, the chancellor, has lost a vote of confidence and Germany is hurtling towards a snap federal election on Feb 23 – more than six months ahead of schedule.
German Chancellor Scholz steps up Trump criticism in comments over borders
BERLIN – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz amped up on his criticism of US President-elect Donald Trump’s comments on the integrity of borders in an animated speech meant to boost the morale of Social Democrats ahead of a federal election next month.
Olaf Scholz still thinks he can win re-election as chancellor
Written off in 2021 as he is today, Mr Scholz executed a perfectly pitched campaign and led the spd to overcome the cdu / csu ’s double-digit lead in its final weeks. Where pundits see only opinion polls,
Germany's SPD nominates Olaf Scholz for chancellor again
The SPD is currently polling in third place.On Saturday, Germany's ruling Social Democrats formally declared incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz the party's candidate for federal elections scheduled for February 23.
Germany: Olaf Scholz Confirmed as SPD Chancellor Candidate, Criticizes Hard-Right Politics and Foreign Interference
Germany’s ruling Social Democratic Party (SPD) on Saturday, January 11, 2025, formally confirmed Chancellor Olaf Scholz as its candidate for the Feb. 23 parliamentary election. Delivering a wide-ranging speech at a special party convention in Berlin,
Scholz nominated as SPD's chancellor candidate amid challenges
The SPD has officially nominated Olaf Scholz as a candidate for Chancellor of Germany. The elections will be held on 23 February. The SPD has officially nominated Olaf Scholz as a candidate for Chancellor of Germany.
Far-right party’s convention draws protests as Germany’s election campaign warms up
A convention of a far-right party is being met by protests in Germany as it and other major parties launch their campaigns ...
In Jab at Musk, Scholz Condemns Foreign Interference in German Election
Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany’s election would “not be decided by the owners of social media channels” in his annual ...
German Leader Olaf Scholz Staying 'Cool' Over Elon Musk
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he was staying "cool" in comments published by the German magazine Stern, after critical ...
Germany’s leader says all countries must respect existing borders, in a rebuttal of Trump
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says the principle of inviolability of borders applies to every country, however powerful.
Scholz Calls on the US to Respect the Inviolability of Borders
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz pushed back on comments made by US President-elect Donald Trump, including a threat to use ...
Germany's Scholz warns Trump over threat to take control of Greenland
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday publicly called out US President-elect Donald Trump over his threat to seize ...
Scholz ‘blocks delivery of air defence package for Ukraine’
Olaf Scholz, the German chancellor, has blocked an air defence package worth €3 billion (£2.5 billion) for Ukraine in one of ...
Scholz Derides CDU Tax Plans as Attack on Germany’s Workers
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz accused the opposition conservatives of looking to cut taxes for corporations and the wealthy ...