Source link Gerhard Schroeder has told Suddeutsche Zeitung that Berlin and Paris should spearhead efforts to end the bloodshed Berlin and Paris should be leading the way toward a negotiated solution to the Ukraine conflict, Gerhard Schroeder, who served as German chancellor between 1998 and 2005, has argued. The veteran politician also refused to disavow […]
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Friendship with Putin can help end Ukraine conflict – ex-German chancellor — RT World News
Source link The hostilities between Kiev and Moscow cannot be resolved on the battlefield, Gerhard Schroeder believes Talking to Moscow is the only way to end the hostilities between Russia and Ukraine, former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder told the press agency dpa in an interview published on Thursday. His personal friendship with President Vladimir Putin […]
Hungary backs German chancellor on Taurus missiles – foreign minister — RT World News
Source link Olaf Scholz needs resolve to withstand pressure from hawks, Peter Szijjarto has said German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will hopefully have enough resolve to withstand the “immense pressure” from pro-Ukrainian hawks, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has told Russian media. The head of Germany’s government is being pushed hard to send more weapons to […]
German chancellor ‘doesn’t look like a leader’ – ex-NATO boss — RT World News
Source link Germany needs a stronger leader, as Chancellor Olaf Scholz is too slow and timid, former Danish PM and NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has said. He also urged the US-led bloc to admit Kiev immediately. Rasmussen was the prime minister of Denmark from 2001 to 2009, and after that the head of NATO […]
Ex-Austrian chancellor found guilty of perjury — RT World News
Source link An Austrian court has found former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz guilty of lying to a parliamentary investigatory committee. The 37 year old was handed an eight-month suspended prison sentence for perjury in a verdict delivered on Friday. The judgment will not enter into force until all attempts to overturn the conviction have been exhausted. […]
German Vice Chancellor accuses journalist of doing Moscow’s bidding after probing question — RT World News
Source link Economy Minister Robert Habeck was asked if he turns to the domestic security service to run checks on dissenting ministry employees German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck, who is also the country’s minister for economic affairs and climate action, accused “Russian journalists” of “discrediting liberal democracy” after a German reporter asked him about allegations […]
German chancellor blames economic woes on Ukraine conflict — RT World News
Source link Olaf Scholz has also claimed the previous governments failed to address difficult issues Germany’s economy outlook is marred by uncertainty brought on by the Ukraine conflict and the fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said. While acknowledging a widespread sense of concern among Germans, he insisted that his government’s […]
German chancellor rejects claims he is set to resign — RT World News
Source link An opinion poll conducted earlier this month indicated that public support for Olaf Scholz had fallen to record lows German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has denied claims that he is considering stepping down amid plunging approval ratings. While acknowledging that many people are concerned about the economic situation in the country, the chancellor insisted […]
Opposition party wants to emulate Russia in Germany – vice chancellor — RT World News
Source link Robert Habeck has accused the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AFD) of trying to turn the country into an autocratic state The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AFD) party is seeking to emulate the Russian state model, Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck has claimed, urging the German security services to scrutinize the opposition political force more. […]
German chancellor uses 19th-century mail system – Der Spiegel — RT World News
Source link Berlin’s concerns over possible espionage have led to distrust in more modern message delivery techniques, a report has claimed German leader Olaf Scholz has shelved plans to phase out a 19th century-era pneumatic tube system that is being used in Berlin’s chancellery to distribute about 1,000 documents per month amid fears that more […]
Farmers target German vice chancellor in subsidies row — RT World News
Source link Budget cutbacks to the EU state’s agricultural sector have sparked fury in the country’s farming community A group of farmers angered by cost-saving plans impacting Germany’s agricultural sector prevented the EU state’s vice chancellor from disembarking a ferry on Thursday, in a protest that was criticized by both government and opposition figures. Robert […]
Austrian chancellor missed adoption of EU’s latest Russia sanctions – Politico — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Source link Karl Nehammer, whose country opposed the restrictions, was reportedly out of the room when the decision was made European Union member states have agreed to a 12th package of sanctions against Russia; however, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, who had been holding up a decision on the latest set of punitive measures targeting Moscow, […]
German economy to slow without green transition – vice chancellor — RT Business News
Source link The uncertainty over fund allocations has aggravated Berlin’s budget crisis, with the potential to harm GDP Germany will face an economic downturn if the government fails to replenish funds designated for financing green initiatives, Vice Chancellor and Economy Minister Robert Habeck stated on Monday. The warning comes as Germany’s ruling coalition unveiled a […]