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Germany's Scholz says he will not make second push for vaccine mandate

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he was disappointed the lower house of parliament on Thursday voted against a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for people over 60, but would not launch a second attempt to push for a mandate.

Germany must supply arms to Ukraine that can be used - Scholz

Germany must supply arms to Ukraine that can be used - Scholz

Germany can only supply arms to Ukraine that the country's army will know how to use, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday.

Germany is in confidential talks over Ukraine guarantees - Scholz

Germany is in confidential talks over Ukraine guarantees - Scholz

Germany is in confidential discussions with Kyiv about possible security guarantees it could offer Ukraine to ensure its safety after Russia's invasion, Chancellor Olaf Scholz told the Bundestag.

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The bodies of Bucha have set a difficult test for the west

Analysis: From Ukraine’s point of view, this has to be the time to pile pressure on Germany in particular

The Guardian - UK

Old German habits of bureaucratic and political incompetence die slowly

As the NZ Prime Minister and the new German chancellor schedule their first phone call, he faces the pain and uncertainty of implementing his new foreign policy.

EU must support Western Balkans membership to secure peace - Scholz

The European Union must support the Western Balkan countries in their bid to join the bloc as soon as possible as part of its strategy to secure regional peace, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday.

Ukraine needs a 'Marshall Plan' - German finance minister

Ukraine needs a Marshall Plan to deal with the consequences of Russia's invasion, German Finance Minister Christian Lindner said on Tuesday.

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Germany drops nearly all Covid restrictions

Germany drops nearly all Covid restrictions

Bundestag approved the law change on Friday despite a record number of Covid infections

The Independent UK

Germany to hike defense spending, Scholz says in further policy shift

Germany to hike defense spending, Scholz says in further policy shift

Germany will sharply hike its spending on defense to more than 2% of its economic output in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told an extraordinary session of the Bundestag lower house of parliament on Sunday.

Germany’s plan for vaccination mandate losing momentum

Germany’s plan for vaccination mandate losing momentum

Bundestag debate on general mandate unlikely before end of March when Covid-19 cases are forecast to fall

The Guardian - UK

COVID-19 vaccination mandate push tests German ruling coalition

COVID-19 vaccination mandate push tests German ruling coalition

BERLIN -- The Bundestag, the lower house of Germany's parliament, began a debate on making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory Wednesday. Chancellor Olaf Scholz has requested that the law be enacted, saying it is necessary for anyone over the age of 18.

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