Olaf Scholz says EU can act 'in an hour' if Donald Trump imposes tariffs on bloc
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said the European Union can act "in an hour" if US President Donald Trump slaps threatened tariffs on the bloc.
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EU 'will respond firmly' if Trump decides to impose tariffs on the bloc
US President Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico has raised concerns around the world about a possible global trade war.
Chancellor Scholz meets Prime Minister Starmer as UK seeks 'reset' with EU
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at his country estate on Sunday, ahead of talks aimed at strengthening ties with the European Union.
Thousands across Germany protest against CDU and AfD and far-right policy
Tens of thousands took to the streets of several German cities on Saturday – demonstrating against cooperation between the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Alternative for Germany (AfD) parties.
'Ready to defend': EU hardens line on Greenland as Trump doubles down threat
The European Union is hardening its official line against Donald Trump's threat to take control of Greenland – using military force if necessary – following new comments that leave no doubt as to the seriousness of the American president's expansionist intention.
German ambassador warns Trump will test the US constitutional order, report says
The German ambassador to Washington wrote in a report back to Berlin that he expects Donald Trump's second presidency to largely undermine the system of democratic checks and balances in the United States, the German news agenda dpa reported on Sunday.
Scholz tells voters he is against increase in defence budget
Speaking at the first stop of his election campaign tour in Bielefeld, German chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed the controversy surrounding a potential defence budget increase, raised by US President-elect Donald Trump last week. Scholz said he would not be raising the budget but would adhere to the current NATO target of at least two percent.
Elon Musk's interference in national debates angers Europe's leaders
The feud between Europe and the world's wealthiest man is heating up after several European leaders accused Elon Musk of interfering in national debates.