WATCH LIVE — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addresses World Economic Forum in Davos, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to speak next
The world's political and business leaders have converged on the Swiss resort town of Davos to discuss global challenges. Leaders from China, Ukraine and Germany are taking the stage on day one. Follow DW for more.
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Scholz vows to 'defend free trade' after Trump tariff threat
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday vowed to "defend free trade as the basis of our prosperity", a day after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs and taxes on trade partners. "We will defend free trade as the basis of our prosperity,
Scholz Says EU Is Preparing Bloc-Wide Incentive Plan for EVs
The European Union is working on a proposal for bloc-wide purchase incentives for electric vehicles to support the bloc’s struggling automakers, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday.

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Germany's Scholz responds to Musk, saying freedom of speech must not back extreme-right
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Scholz Criticizes Free Speech Extremism
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed his disapproval of utilizing freedom of speech to support extreme-right ideologies. He made these remarks at the World Economic Forum, highlighting an incident involving Elon Musk's controversial gesture during Donald Trump's inauguration that stirred public outrage.
Scholz cautiously optimistic on U.S.-German partnership after first Trump talks
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, and stressed that cooperation was key for peace and prosperity.
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Scholz's Optimistic Outlook on German-U.S. Relations Under Trump
Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed cautious optimism regarding Germany's relations with the U.S. under President Trump, highlighting positive initial discussions. He emphasized the importance of cooperation for global peace and economic progress but acknowledged the need for European self-reliance amidst potential turbulence and tariff threats.
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Olaf Scholz calls for unified European arms industry to drive major projects
BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 21. We need a European arms industry which is able to develop major projects together as it is already done in the field of battle tanks and fighter jets, Olaf Scholz, Federal Chancellor of Germany, said in his special address during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trend reports.
World Economic Forum 2025 Day 2 highlights: Maharashtra signs MoUs worth ₹4.99 lakh crore
Follow The Hindu’s updates of Day 2 of the World Economic Forum 2025, in Davos, Switzerland, on January 21, 2025
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Chief Adviser holds talks with German federal minister
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday, January 22, held a meeting with Wolfgang Schmidt, Head of the Federal
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CA holds talks with German federal minister Wolfgang in Switzerland
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 22, 2025 (BSS) - Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today held a meeting with Wolfgang Schmidt, Head of the Federal Chancellery and Federal Minister for Special Tasks, Federal Chancellery of Germany, during the World Economic Forum summit in Davos, Switzerland.
Germany’s Scholz heads to Paris for meeting with Macron
German and French leaders Olaf Scholz and Emmanual Macron will hold bilateral talks. Topics are likely to include the new Trump administration, war in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East.