Dec 12 G7 establishes global club to fight climate change By Associated Press The Group of Seven leading economies have created an open and international climate club in which countries are to cooperate in the fight against global warming. Continue reading
Oct 31 German Chancellor Scholz urges climate activists not to endanger others By Associated Press German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is urging climate activists to show "creativity" and avoid endangering others after attacking art works and setting up blockades that allegedly delayed the arrival of a specialist rescue crew at an accident scene. Continue reading
Jun 18 German Chancellor Scholz says G-7 will support Ukraine ‘for as long as necessary’ By Associated Press In an interview with Germany's dpa news agency published Saturday, Scholz said he wants to use next week's meeting with fellow G-7 leaders in the Bavarian village of Elmau to discuss Ukraine's long-term prospects. Continue reading
Jun 11 Germany’s chancellor attempts to open up North Macedonia’s EU bid By Konstantin Testorides, Veselin Toshkov, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Feb 22 Germany’s chancellor suspends Nord Stream 2 amid Ukraine tensions, but what is it? By David McHugh, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
Feb 21 Putin recognizes separatist eastern Ukrainian regions, paving the way for military support By Vladimir Isachenkov, Yuras Karmanau, Lorne Cook, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Feb 07 Biden says no Nord Stream 2 pipeline if Russia invades Ukraine By Sylvie Corbet, Aamer Madhani, Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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