Party to 'move forward' amid new run for chancellor

Germany: Social Democrats Endorse Scholz for Second Term as Chancellor
Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) has officially nominated incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz as their lead candidate for the upcoming federal election scheduled for February 23, 2025. This decision follows internal discussions within the party,
Germany's SPD nominates Scholz as chancellor candidate
Germany's ruling Social Democrats officially made Chancellor Olaf Scholz their lead candidate on Monday for February's election, billing him as a safe pair of hands compared with the opposition conservatives contender who has no government experience.
Germany's Scholz: party to 'move forward' amid new run for chancellor
The executive committee of Germany's centre-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) nominated Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday as the party's top candidate in upcoming early elections, following a tough and controversial internal debate.
Should Olaf Scholz Step Aside in the New Race for German Chancellor?
Increasing numbers in his own center-left party say he should, arguing for a more charismatic leader who might better their electoral chances.
Germany's Scholz faces calls in his party to abandon re-election bid
Olaf Scholz, Germany's least popular chancellor on record, is facing growing calls within his Social Democrats (SPD) to step aside and let his Defence Minister Boris Pistorius instead lead the centre-left party into next year's federal election.
Olaf Scholz named SPD's top candidate for German elections
Germany's Olaf Scholz was Monday officially named to lead his Social Democrats into February elections, but the embattled chancellor faces a tough fight to win a second term.
Scholz Gets Backing of SPD Party Leadership for Reelection Bid
Germany’s Social Democrats backed Chancellor Olaf Scholz as their lead candidate for February’s snap election, as they look to erase a big deficit in the polls.
Scholz Secures SPD Candidacy Amid Election Turmoil
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been confirmed as the Social Democrats' lead candidate for the snap election, despite his coalition's collapse. The party executive voted unanimously for him, facing a tough campaign with SPD currently polling third,
Germany's SPD Nominates Scholz as Chancellor Candidate - NTV
Germany's ruling Social Democrats (SPD) on Monday officially made Chancellor Olaf Scholz their lead candidate for the upcoming snap election giving him a chance at a second term, broadcaster NTV said.
Scholz Backed by SPD for Germany Reelection Bid
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Scholz defends SPD's discussion process over his re-nomination
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has defended the Social Democratic Party's (SPD) internal deliberations over his re-nomination as their top candidate for the upcoming early elections. Speaking on the German broadcaster ZDF's programme Heute Journal on Monday evening,
Germany's Scholz says Israeli-Hezbollah ceasefire must be respected
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday expressed his relief over a newly agreed ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese ...
Volkswagen's threats to shutter factory are a headache for Germany's Olaf Scholz, his party: Here's why
The crisis has political ramifications beyond Volkswagen. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is capitalising ...
Germany's Scholz: disagree with EU fines for carmakers who miss CO2 limits
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday there should be no fines in the European Union for car companies that do not ...
Scholz is clear to seek a 2nd term as German leader after defense minister rules out a run
Germany’s popular defense minister has taken himself out of contention to become the country’s next leader, clearing the way ...
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Scholz explains why Germany “has no right” to transfer long-range missiles to Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promises to continue a “cautious course on the issue of war and peace” if re-elected as head of ...
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Germany to deliver 2 IRIS-T air defense systems to Ukraine by year's end, ministry says
"The next IRIS-T SLM (medium-range) and SLS (short-range) systems should arrive in Ukraine in the coming days and weeks, ...
Germany criticises fines for petrol carmakers as Britain forges ahead
Germany has joined a growing backlash against fines for carmakers missing net zero targets as the Government comes under ...
Live updates: Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire begins, halting war in Lebanon
The cease-fire deal is set to stop fighting for two months between Israel and Hezbollah. Regional neighbors hope it will lead ...