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politics1 year ago

Scholz Navigates Germany's Political Turmoil with Minority Government

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has indicated he may advance the timing of a confidence vote in his government, potentially leading to earlier elections. This follows the collapse of his three-party coalition after he dismissed finance minister Christian Lindner of the Free Democrats (FDP). Scholz now leads a minority government with the Social Democrats and Greens. Meanwhile, Robert Habeck, the deputy chancellor, announced his candidacy for chancellor, though the Greens' low polling numbers make his chances slim.

via Financial Times|
#coalition-government#confidence-vote#germany
economy1 year ago

"Germany's Economic Outlook: Navigating Troubled Waters and Looming Worker Shortage"

Germany's economy is facing significant challenges, with the government revising down its growth forecast for 2024 due to a variety of factors including the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, energy costs, and a lack of workers. The country may have already entered a recession, with construction and business sectors particularly affected. Political in-fighting over economic stimulus measures and differing views on spending and austerity are adding to the uncertainty, while public dissatisfaction with the government's handling of the situation is growing.

via BBC.com|
#economy#energy-costs#germany
politics2 years ago

German Leaders Address Antisemitism and Muslim Response to Israel Conflict

Germany's Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck has criticized Muslim groups for their failure to speak out against rising antisemitism in the country. Habeck called for tough consequences for those committing antisemitic acts, stating that they will face legal action and potential deportation if they are not German citizens. He also highlighted that antisemitism exists across the political spectrum in Germany, including among the far right, parts of the political left, and young activists. Habeck emphasized that religious intolerance has no place in Germany and reaffirmed the country's responsibility to protect the Jewish community.

via POLITICO Europe|
#antisemitism#deportations#germany
politics2 years ago

Nepotism scandal rocks German government, top officials ousted.

Patrick Graichen, a top aide to German Economy Minister Robert Habeck, has resigned after allegations of nepotism. Graichen was accused of facilitating the recruitment of a friend as head of the state-owned German Energy Agency and violating ministry compliance regulations by signing off on government funding for a national climate protection project in which his sister was involved. Opposition lawmakers had repeatedly called for Graichen's dismissal and threatened to call for a parliamentary inquiry into the suspicions of nepotism.

via DW (English)|
#germany#nepotism#patrick-graichen
politics2 years ago

German Vice Chancellor Habeck's Surprise Visit to Ukraine Brings Hope Amidst Cultural Devastation

German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck has made a surprise visit to Ukraine, his first since the outbreak of war between Ukraine and Russia in 2014. The visit is focused on the reconstruction of Ukraine and cooperation in the energy sector. Germany has become one of Ukraine's key military backers, most recently providing 18 Leopard 2 battle tanks. Ukraine's energy sector has repeatedly come under Russian attacks during the conflict.

via Reuters|
#energy-sector#germany#politics
politics2 years ago

Robert Habeck's Surprise Visit to Ukraine

German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck made an unannounced visit to Kyiv to discuss political and economic cooperation, particularly in rebuilding Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Habeck, who is also Germany's economy minister, was accompanied by a small business delegation. Germany has become one of Ukraine's key military backers, and most recently provided Kyiv with 18 Leopard 2 battle tanks.

via DW (English)|
#energy-infrastructure#germany#investment