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Gerhard Schröder

Born in 1944, the Social Democrat was Germany's chancellor from 1998 to 2005. After his term in office, Schröder became best known for the close ties he forged with Russia and its oil and gas industry.

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Germany's history of confidence votes in parliament

Germany's history of confidence votes in parliament

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is seeking a vote of confidence. Can this work as a path to restore political stability?
PoliticsDecember 11, 2024
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25 years later, what happened during the Kosovo war?

25 years later, what happened during the Kosovo war?

The Kosovo war was NATO's first intervention without a UN mandate, and was highly controversial.
PoliticsJune 10, 2024
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Where German chancellors go on summer vacation

Summertime — vacation time. Also for Germany's head of government.
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Germany's Social Democrats, Russia, and past mistakes

Germany's Social Democrats, Russia, and past mistakes

After past mistakes in its Russia policy, critics wonder how close to Moscow the German chancellor's party still is.
PoliticsApril 22, 2022
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German foreign policy under fire

German foreign policy under fire

Critics see Russia's invasion of Ukraine as proof that Germany's attempted "change through trade" policy was a mistake.
PoliticsApril 11, 2022
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German term 'Putinversteher' goes international

German term 'Putinversteher' goes international

Used to describe Putin sympathizers, "Putinversteher" now has its own English Wikipedia page. What does it refer to?
CultureApril 6, 2022
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