Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said that Germany has taken steps to halt the process of certifying the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project from Russia over the crisis in Ukraine.

Germany halts Nord Stream 2 project amid Russia-Ukraine conflict

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Scholz’s meeting comes a day after he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow amid Ukraine tensions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday indicated, but in an indirect way, that Ukraine would continue to pursue its goal of seeking membership of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO).

Ukraine will continue pursuing NATO membership goal, says Zelenskiy 

Last week, Ukrainian legislators held up the flags of countries providing military and diplomatic assistance to Ukraine as it faces the threat of a Russian invasion.

Europe is on the brink of war, and Germany has gone missing

Germany's new coalition government wants to attract 400,000 qualified workers from abroad each year to tackle both a demographic imbalance and labour shortages in key sectors that risk undermining the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

Germany plans to attract 400,000 foreign workers per year

In a first phone call on Tuesday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to strengthen economic ties, but neither side mentioned human rights or the situation in Hong Kong in their readouts.

Germany, China commit to deepening economic ties

A dominant era of politics ended in Germany, social democrat Olaf Scholz has taken the oath as the next chancellor of the country. The lawmakers have gathered in the parliament to confirm chancellorship

Olaf Scholz sworn in as German chancellor

Social Democrat Olaf Scholz has been been sworn in as Germany's new chancellor on Wednesday after 16 years with Angela Merkel at the helm.

Olaf Scholz takes over as Germany's new chancellor, replaces Angela Merkel

It was vintage Angela Merkel: The woman who has dominated European politics for the better part of two decades handed over her office to the next German chancellor, thanked her staff, then walked to the door and made an exit — her final one.

Merkel departs, opening a new chapter for Germany and Europe

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, often dubbed jokingly by many as Germany's 'permanent chancellor' due to her long stint at the helm, handed power to her successor Olaf Scholz in an official ceremony on Wednesday.

Angela Merkel, Germany's 'permanent chancellor', passes baton to Olaf Scholz

Lawmakers in Germany on Wednesday elected Social Democrat Olaf Scholz an the country's chancellor on Wednesday. This marked end of the Merkel era who was in Germany's top office for 16 years.

Ending Merkel era, Olaf Scholz becomes Germany's new chancellor

Germany's pro-business Free Democrats (FDP) on Sunday voted on Sunday to back coalition agreement with the Social Democrats and the Greens. This has paved way for three-way alliance.

Germany: Free Democrats back coalition agreement

A new era is about to begin in Germany. Olaf Scholz is set to become the chancellor, as Angela Merkel steps down after 16 years. Scholz entered politics at the age of 17, what does he bring to the table as Germany's new leader? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: A new era in Germany: Olaf Scholz set to become chancellor

Olaf Scholz succeeded in his campaign to become the next chancellor of Germany primarily by convincing voters that he would be very much like the towering and long-serving figure he will replace: Angela Merkel.

He convinced voters he would be like Merkel. But who is Olaf Scholz?

Olaf Scholz, leader of Germany's centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) moved a step closer to succeed Angela Merkel as the next chancellor of Germany. On Friday, he announced that he and the leaders of two smaller parties aimed to move into formal coalition talks.

Germany: Olaf Scholz inches closer to succeed Merkel as chancellor

Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD, as per German name) registered a narrow victory in German federal elections 2021. SPD's Olaf Scholz's image has got a big boost as compared to Armin Laschet who was favoured face of outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Not over till it's over: Gruelling coalition talks await post-Merkel Germany after polls

As Chancellor Angela Merkel prepares to step down from the political stage and Germans vote in federal (Bundestag) elections, all bets appear to be off as to who will be the next chancellor.

German federal elections 2021: What you need to know about race for chancellor

The candidates to become Germany’s next chancellor had faced off in a TV debate. Armin Laschet, the candidate from Angela Merkel's party CDU tried to turn his fortunes around by attacking finance minister Olaf Scholz of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) over his track record on tackling money laundering and corruption.

German election candidates face off in first TV debate

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives and the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) on Sunday broke a deadlock over a higher basic pension for low-income workers, an impasse which had threatened the future of their governing coalition.

Merkel's conservatives, SPD avert crisis with German pension deal

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's embattled coalition will hold crisis talks Monday after a thumping at European polls that has reignited questions over its survival.

Angela Merkel's coalition in crisis talks after European Union vote debacle

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday he would work on improving political and economic ties with Germany during a visit to the country later this month.

Turkish President Erdogan seeks better economic, political ties with Germany

Chancellor Angela Merkel today vowed to work with the Social Democrats for the 'good of Germany', after the centre-left party agreed to join her new coalition

Merkel vows 'good for Germany' as SPD paves way for her fourth term

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