Olaf Scholz

German parliament approves citizenship rules to get dual passports

The legislation will make people eligible for citizenship after five years in Germany, or three in case of “special integration accomplishments,” rather than eight or six years at present.

Chancellor Scholz joins protest against alleged far-right plan to deport 'unassimilated' immigrants

At the gathering, Martin Sellner, the Austrian leader of the far-right Identitarian movement, suggested a "remigration" project, advocating the forceful departure of "unassimilated" immigrants, even those holding citizenship

Vantage | Why Germany's farmers have taken over its roads

The driving force behind this protest in Germany is the anger among German farmers over subsidy cuts, particularly the recent decision to eliminate diesel subsidies for agricultural use

Vantage | Red Sea attacks show how close the war has come to spilling over

The conflict in Gaza has broader regional implications, evident in attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea

Germany's pivot: Shifting focus from China to Africa, learning from Russian missteps

Germany's fresh approach to Africa appears poised to create a mutually beneficial scenario, holding the potential for positive impacts on the global economy

German Chancellor Scholz tells Netanyahu of 'urgent need' to ease Gaza humanitarian crisis

Scholz, who was one of the first western leaer to visit Israel after the 7 October attacks, assured Netanyahu of 'Germany's complete solidarity with the people of Israel' and assured his country's 'unfailing support'

Germany: Court srikes down fund transfer by ruling coalition

Germany, the largest economy in Europe, is reducing spending that spiked in reaction to COVID-19 and the conflict in Ukraine. The country's 2024 budget and financial plans until 2027 are due to be approved on Friday

Germany to meet 2% NATO spending threshold in 2024, says Scholz, develop fighter jet with European allies

Germany’s failure to meet the 2% defence spending threshold has sometimes been a sore spot for other NATO member states. But Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year has brought about a major transition in German defence policy

Vantage | Germany to Italy... how pro-refugee Europe is turning anti-immigrant

Europe is undergoing a transformative period in its immigration policies as countries respond to the growing migrant crisis

Vantage | Why Europe is arming Ghana in its fight against terror

The EU's commitment to supporting West African nations, including Ghana, in their fight against terrorism and instability is a significant step in the right direction