Vance, Germany and Olaf Scholz

Scholz says Germans will decide their democracy for themselves, hitting back at Vance
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has rejected “outside” interference in German elections, insisting that they would decide their democracy for themselves, as he hit back at comments made by the US Vice President the day before.
Germany's Scholz rebukes Vance, defends Europe's stance on hate speech and far right
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz delivered a strong rebuke on Saturday to U.S. Vice President JD Vance's attack on Europe's stance toward hate speech and the far right, saying it was not right for others to tell Germany,
German Leader Denounces Vance’s Overture to Far-Right Party
Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned US Vice President JD Vance’s overture to Germany’s far right as a direct intervention in the country’s democracy, marking a new low point in transatlantic relations after Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
Not Appropriate! Olaf Scholz rebukes JD Vance over AfD, free speech remarks
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz delivered a strong rebuke on Saturday to U.S. Vice President JD Vance's attack on Europe's stance toward hate speech and the far right, saying it was not right for others to tell Germany and Europe what to do.
German opposition leader joins rebuke of Vance criticism
German conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz on Saturday joined his domestic political rivals in condemning U.S. Vice President JD Vance's attack on Europe's stance toward hate speech and the far right.
Olaf Scholz Rebukes JD Vance for Criticism of Germany's Far-Right Stance
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz strongly criticized U.S. Vice President JD Vance at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday for his comments urging European leaders to reconsider their stance on far-right parties.
Scholz hits back at Vance as Munich Security Conference enters day 2
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz vehemently rejected remarks made by US Vice President JD Vance after he lectured European leaders on democracy and free speech, with the German leader hitting back on day two of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) on Saturday.
Hosted on MSN1h
'It is not appropriate for outsiders to intervene in our democracy!' Olaf Scholz hits back at JD Vance and Elon Musk for AfD support
Olaf Scholz has hit back at JD Vance and Elon Musk for expressing support for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Germany ...
Germany's Scholz slams American interference after US VP Vance's speech
Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke out at the Munich Security Conference, on Saturday, rejecting US Vice President JD Vance's ...
German Chancellor Rebukes Vance for Supporting Party That Downplays Nazis
At the Munich Security Conference, Olaf Scholz accused the U.S. vice president of unacceptable interference in Germany’s coming elections.
German chancellor hits back at US at security conference as Trump administration upends norms
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has shot back strongly in defense of his stance against the far-right and said his country won’t accept people who “intervene in our democracy,” a day after U.S. Vice ...
Politico Europe2h
Scholz slams Vance’s support for far right as ‘interference’ by ‘outsiders’
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday strongly rejected U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s demand that mainstream parties not impose “firewalls” against far-right groupings. Scholz said Germany would ...
Germany: Scholz warns of lawsuit over 'racist lapse' claim
The German chancellor has indicated he might sue after he was accused of a "racist outburst" in a birthday party discussion.
Scholz clashes with Merz over German economy and migration at last parliament meeting before poll
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has accused his main rival in Germany’s upcoming election of “constant about turns,” while Friedrich ...
Politico Europe1h
Scholz calls for reform of German debt brake right after election
The chancellor, who is trailing in the polls ahead of the Feb. 23 snap election, expressed confidence that Germany will have a parliamentary majority to loosen the debt brake.