Scholz and Merz Take German Election Battle to the Davos Crowd
The race to lead Germany is diverting through Switzerland, with a campaigning push in Davos set to showcase competing visions for how to revive Europe’s biggest economy.
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Germany’s likely next chancellor is already in contact with Macron
Paris and Berlin are currently at odds on several files including trade agreements and what approach to take on China.
Germany's Scholz responds to Musk, saying freedom of speech must not back extreme-right
U.S. President Donald Trump told global business leaders on Thursday they should manufacture products in the United States to avoid import tariffs and enjoy low tax rates.
Poland warns against restarting Russia gas supplies
Poland's president has said that gas flows from Russia to Western Europe should never be restored, even if Russia and Ukraine reach a peace deal. Andrzej Duda told the BBC that the Nord Stream gas pipelines, which have not been used since 2022, "should be dismantled".
Scholz and Merz Bring German Election Campaign to Davos
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In Davos, Scholz calls for 'cool heads', cautious optimism in face of Trump
Chancellor Olaf Scholz voiced cautious optimism on Tuesday on the potential for German-U.S. relations under President Donald Trump, citing good first talks with his administration, but stressed the importance of "cool heads" in the face of uncertainty.
Merz to Present German Election Campaign Pitch to Davos Elite
Friedrich Merz, the frontrunner to become chancellor after Germany’s snap election next month, will take his campaign pitch to the World Economic Forum next week.
Far-right Alternative for Germany to hold event in knife-attack city
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is to hold an event on Friday in the southern city of Aschaffenburg, where two people were killed in a knife attack earlier this week. "See you in Aschaffenburg,
Europe’s welfare states are at risk. Trump could make the problem worse
Europe’s generous welfare states are coming under increasing strain as weak economic growth collides with rising demands on government budgets, particularly from aging populations.
Scholz’s challenger vows tough border rules as attack puts migration in German election spotlight
Germany’s opposition leader has vowed to bar people from entering the country without proper papers and to step up deportations if he is elected as chancellor next month.
At World Economic Forum, Trump’s tariff threat overshadows usual talk of climate, free trade
At the World Economic Forum, President Trump's return to the White House overshadowed traditional talk on climate change, trade and development.
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CA’s visit to Davos a tour of historical success: Shafiqul Alam
DHAKA, Jan 26, 2024 (BSS) - Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus’s visit to Davos was a tour of historical achievement for Bangladesh, while the chief adviser joined 43 events during the World Economic Forum (WEF).