World Jun 18 German Chancellor Scholz says G-7 will support Ukraine ‘for as long as necessary’ By Associated Press
World Jun 11 Germany’s chancellor attempts to open up North Macedonia’s EU bid Bulgaria refuses to approve the EU’s membership negotiation framework for North Macedonia, effectively blocking the official start of accession talks with its smaller Balkan neighbor. By Konstantin Testorides, Veselin Toshkov, Associated Press
World Feb 22 Germany’s chancellor suspends Nord Stream 2 amid Ukraine tensions, but what is it? The undersea pipeline directly links Russian gas to Europe via Germany and is complete but not yet operating. It has become a major target as Western governments try to exert leverage on Russia to deter further military moves against its… By David McHugh, Associated Press
Politics Feb 21 Putin recognizes separatist eastern Ukrainian regions, paving the way for military support Putin's announcement comes after a meeting of the presidential Security Council and paves the way for Russia to openly send troops and weapons to the long-running conflict pitting Ukrainian forces against Moscow-backed rebels. By Vladimir Isachenkov, Yuras Karmanau, Lorne Cook, Associated Press
Politics Feb 07 Biden says no Nord Stream 2 pipeline if Russia invades Ukraine Biden made his comments during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the White House, shortly after the two leaders met for talks about the simmering crisis. By Sylvie Corbet, Aamer Madhani, Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press
Feb 07 WATCH: Biden holds a news conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz By Sylvie Corbet, Vladimir Isachenkov, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden said Monday “it would be wise” for Americans other than essential diplomats to leave Ukraine amid the Russian military threat. Continue reading
Dec 08 Watch 5:41 News Wrap: Pfizer says booster offers protection against omicron variant In our news wrap Wednesday, drug maker Pfizer says its double-dose vaccine — plus a booster — may offer significant protection against the omicron variant. Olaf Schultz has officially become Germany's chancellor — marking the end of Angela Merkel's 16-year… Continue watching
Dec 08 Scholz takes the helm as German chancellor as Merkel era ends By Geir Moulson, Associated Press Scholz’s government takes office with high hopes of modernizing Germany and combating climate change but faces the immediate challenge of handling the country’s toughest phase yet of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Dec 07 An end of an era in Germany as Merkel bows out after 16 years By Geir Moulson, Associated Press Merkel, a former scientist who grew up in communist East Germany, is bowing out about a week short of the record for longevity held by her one-time mentor, Helmut Kohl, who reunited Germany during his 1982-1998 tenure. Continue reading
Nov 24 Germany to end Merkel era after parties reach deal to form new government By Frank Jordans, Geir Moulson, Associated Press Scholz's center-left Social Democrats have been negotiating with the environmentalist Green party and the pro-business Free Democrats since narrowly winning a national election on Sept. 26. Continue reading