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Tag: Scholz, Olaf (1958- )
The Refinery Standing Between Germany and an Oil Embargo
A Russian-owned refinery, linked to a Soviet-era pipeline, is a reminder of Germany’s past and a stumbling block to efforts to cut off Russian oil.
German Conservatives Win State Election in Setback for Scholz
Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats scored record-low votes in the first major electoral test he has faced since taking office.
Nuclear Power Could Help Europe Cut Ties to Russia, but Not for Years
The projects, which some European countries are pushing to end their reliance on Russia’s energy, face delays in coming online.
How the Ex-Chancellor Gerhard Schröder Became Putin’s Man in Germany
Gerhard Schröder, who is paid almost $1 million a year by Russian-controlled energy companies, has become a pariah. But he is also a symbol of Germany’s Russia policy.
Calls to Give Heavy Weapons to Ukraine Divide Germany’s Government
Weeks after Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced a paradigm shift in military strategy, his government is struggling to balance domestic politics, how to help Ukraine and anxiety over provoking Russia.
Ukraine War Pushes Germans to Change. They Are Wavering.
In just six weeks since Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced a strategic shift for his country, already doubts are emerging about how real and deep it is.
Missile Strike Kills At Least 50 at Ukraine Train Station
Ukraine’s president blamed Russia for the latest atrocity in the six-week-old war, calling the Russian invasion force “an evil that has no limits.” Moscow denied responsibility.
Boris Johnson Urges Germany Not to Let Up Pressure on Russia
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is pressing European allies to take a hard line, like cutting off Russian energy imports, but after Brexit, his influence is limited.
Germany’s Dependence on Russian Gas Is Difficult to Break
Dangerously dependent on Russian gas, Germany is still refusing to cut off President Putin, whose war it is effectively subsidizing to the tune of some $220 million a day.