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OLAF SCHOLZ

Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 3, 2022
Historic EU move to provide arms to Ukraine seen as 'paradigm shift' for the bloc
The weapons funding plan marks the first time the European Union, founded to uphold peace after World War II, has collectively provided arms to a third country.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 1, 2022
European defense firms see boost as Ukraine crisis prompts bloc to rearm
Defense stocks had already moved higher last week after the Ukraine conflict escalated, fanning concern over Russia's offensive potentially expanding to other nations.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Feb 28, 2022
Putin forces Germany to step up to role as global power
Moscow's invasion of Ukraine has inadvertently achieved what Western allies have long struggled with — getting Germany to push an assertive foreign policy backed by a strong military.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 27, 2022
Germany to lift defense spending in latest historic policy shift
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said his country will spend more than 2% of GDP each year on defense, in line with a NATO target that Berlin has consistently failed to meet.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 16, 2022
In joust with Putin, Germany's Scholz displays more assertive style
Scholz was unexpectedly combative in his joint news conference with Putin during a day-trip to Moscow that was part of frantic diplomacy to avert a Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 10, 2022
What kind of ally is Germany?
Germany has come under fire for its weak response to the standoff between Russia and NATO over Ukraine, with some even questioning its reliability as an ally.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Jan 27, 2022
Germany’s Olaf Scholz is tested as West’s weak link in Ukraine crisis
While some are frustrated by Scholz's cautious rhetoric and body language regarding Ukraine, others believe that he is willing 'to go all in if necessary.”
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 28, 2021
Germany wants its Russian pipeline. German allies aren’t sure it’s a good idea.
With thousands of Russian troops massing on the border with Ukraine and a threat of possible U.S. sanctions against the pipeline, the future of Nord Stream 2 remains anything but certain.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 15, 2021
Kishida agrees with new German chancellor to expand defense cooperation
Kishida told Olaf Scholz that Japan has put emphasis on its relationship with Germany as the two countries share basic values such as democracy.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 3, 2021
Olaf Scholz prepares to mandate COVID-19 vaccination as Germany's fourth wave deepens
The ambitious path now being set by Germany's next chancellor reverses earlier policies that have left 31% of the country unvaccinated.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 24, 2021
Germany faces brutal COVID-19 outbreak after next leader brushed aside call for curbs
A lack of leadership in Europe's largest economy has paved the way for a surge in infections, and threatens to cloud the new tenure of Olaf Scholz, Angela Merkel's successor.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 25, 2021
Hamburg is at the heart of Germany’s growing dilemma over China
Away from the business of trade that Hamburg has thrived on for centuries, the tighter embrace of China is stirring concerns.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Sep 28, 2021
Left or right, German election leaves investors braced for more spending
Prospects for increased German spending come as European Union budget rules are under review.

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