Olaf Scholz, Friedrich Merz and Germany

Scholz clashes with Merz over German economy and migration at last parliament meeting before poll
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has accused his main rival in Germany’s upcoming election of “constant about turns,” while Friedrich Merz, the opposition leader and front-runner, accused Scholz of leaving behind an economic “disaster.
German election rivals Scholz and Merz trade blows on immigration
Germany's centre-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday accused his conservative election rival of planning an immigration crackdown that would "bury Europe".
German election: Scholz and Merz clash in televised debate
With less than two weeks to go, the two men most likely to be Germany's next chancellor appeared in a heated national debate. Follow DW for the latest.
Germany's Scholz slams CDU rival Merz for accepting far-right support in heated debate
Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday clashed with opposition leader Friedrich Merz in a heated debate, accusing him of accepting favours from the far-right AfD party. Merz’s conservative CDU
As German election nears, Scholz accuses rival of courting populists and far right
A month before Germany’s federal election, chancellor Olaf Scholz has accused his main rival of embracing populism and far-right extremists to secure power.
German election: Voters say Scholz-Merz 'duel' was a draw
With two weeks to go till Germany's Bundestag elections, the two men most likely to be voted chancellor held a heated debate on national issues. Follow DW for the latest.
Seven in 10 Germans disapprove of Olaf Scholz ahead of elections, poll finds
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and other key European leaders are deep underwater in popular support, according to a new poll from the Tyson Group national research firm.
Germany's Merz defends disputed migration reforms despite AfD support
German conservative leader Friedrich Merz on Wednesday defended his controversial migration reforms after stinging criticism from Chancellor Olaf Scholz, ahead of votes on two motions that could pass with the support of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).
Germany's Scholz Describes Trump's Gaza Proposal as a 'Scandal' in Election Debate
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has described President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the U_S_ could take ownership of the Gaza Strip, relocate its population and redevelop it as a “scandal.”
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Scholz criticizes Trump's Gaza plan as 'scandal' in TV debate
BERLIN - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday evening criticized US President Donald Trump's plan to relocate Palestinians ...
Who's who in German elections and why this vote is important
The frontrunner in the race to run Germany is Friedrich Merz, whose Christian Democrats (CDU) are up to 10 points ahead in ...
Germany's Scholz warns against NATO-Russia war escalation
In a heated pre-election debate, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz outlines his stance on Ukraine's NATO membership whilst warning of the risks of wider conflict with Russia.
German Chancellor Calls Musk’s Support For European Far-Right ‘Really Disgusting’—Latest In Their War Of Words
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and billionaire Elon Musk have publicly feuded in recent weeks as Musk voices support for ...