Olaf Scholz

German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, who is seen as the frontrunner to become the country’s next chancellor, said that Donald Trump‘s second term will provide more clarity for the European Union. Merz made the comments during a meeting in Berlin with key conservative EU figures,...

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, a member of the nation’s Social Democratic Party, has raised concerns over President-elect Donald Trump’s moves on border integrity. Scholz, who has been chancellor since 2021, highlighted shaky times ahead in relations with Washington and also suggested...

A car-ramming attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Friday night has left five people dead, including a nine-year-old child, with more than 200 injured and dozens critically wounded. The incident occurred when a car sped 1,200 feet into a crowd of shoppers in a narrow alley, NBC...

Germany is facing a sharp downturn in its manufacturing sector. What Happened: New orders for German manufacturing fell by 5.8% month-over-month in August, according to data from the German Destatis. This was a deeper-than-expected decline — much larger than the 2% drop forecasted by Bloomberg...

Vice President Kamala Harris reportedly played a significant role in negotiating a prisoner-swap deal with international allies. What Happened: Harris held separate discussions with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob during the Munich Security Conference in...

Over the last several years, Europe has become more open-minded about medical and recreational marijuana. Here are some of the latest cannabis developments from Germany, France and the United Kingdom.  German Chancellor Scholz Told Chinese Students They Don't Have To Consume Cannabis  Chancellor ...

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz supports the expansion of Tesla Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:TSLA) Gigafactory in Berlin, despite ongoing protests by environmentalists and local citizens. What Happened: In an interview with the German newspaper Märkische Allgemeine, Scholz expressed his desire...

In a bid to secure military aid and sign bilateral security agreements, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to visit Germany and France amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. What Happened: Zelenskyy’s visit to Germany and France is scheduled for Friday. The primary objective of...

Estonia’s Foreign Intelligence Service has cautioned that Russia is gearing up for a military confrontation with the West in the coming decade. It suggests that a bolstered Western military presence could deter Russia. What Happened: The Estonian intelligence service has issued a warning...

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump‘s remarks on NATO’s mutual defense clause, labeling them as “dangerous.” What Happened: Scholz, on Monday, expressed his concerns over any attempts to undermine NATO’s mutual defense clause,...

In a recent interview, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a stark warning about the potential for the ongoing conflict with Russia to escalate into a global conflict. He has also called for increased support from Western nations. What Happened: Zelenskyy, in an interview with...

Christine Lagarde, the President of the European Central Bank (ECB), has raised concerns about the potential re-election of Donald Trump as the U.S. President, underscoring the need for a prepared political scenario. What Happened: Lagarde’s remarks came during an interaction at Bloomberg...

Germany’s federal parliament, the Bundestag, debated for the first time a draft legislation from the Federal Government that would regulate and legalize cannabis. The meeting, postponed last Friday, gave enough time to the bill’s opponents to propose measures that...

In a recent parliamentary address, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz committed to partnering with Israel to provide aid to Gaza. As per a report by DW, Scholz reassured lawmakers of Germany’s support for Israel. He emphasized that assistance must be extended to Palestinians who are...

CBD of Denver, Inc. (OTC Pink: CBDD) has closed the acquisition of HOLISTICH GmbH, a Swiss-based company with a location in Vienna, Austria with a focus on cannabis tissue cultures offering cannabis production facilities high-quality cannabis clones. What Happened HOLISTICH has an existing...