Asked about the prospect of working with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, the chancellor said: “We dance with whomever is in the room.”

Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Christian democratic (CDU/CSU) opposition, is pushing for a confidence vote before Christmas.

German conservative leader Friedrich Merz launched his election bid with a stinging attack on Chancellor Olaf Scholz, calling the Social Democrat a “lightweight” and accusing him of sowing division in Europe’s biggest economy.

Germany’s likely next leader, Friedrich Merz, is demanding Chancellor Scholz pave the way for a new election before Donald Trump takes office.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he'll hold a vote of confidence in parliament next month ahead of election next year

Germany’s election campaign kicks into high gear today, with Chancellor Olaf Scholz making his case for another term in a public address. Bloomberg's Oliver Crook breaks down the situation and what to expect from Scholz.

Today, our Berlin correspondent explains why the EU’s biggest economy is heading for an early election, and we report on the political chaos around the final European commissioner hearings. Context: Scholz unravelled his coalition last week,

Germany’s government shakeup means eight pieces of legislation considered crucial for the energy transition are stuck in limbo until a new administration is formed next year, with the possibility they may not be enacted at all.