German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats (SPD) managed to fend off the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in a regional election on Sunday. Securing a temporary respite from mounting internal criticism of his leadership, the SPD staged a late comeback in Brandenburg, an eastern state where they’ve held power since German reunification in 1990, and … Read more
Germany has finally bowed to International pressure and is now set to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. Leopard 2s are made in Germany and Berlin needs to approve their export. After international pressure, Mr Scholz has decided to send at least 14 Leopard 2s to Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that German Chancellor, Olaf … Read more
A Russian strike has killed at least two people in a Ukrainian residential building as Russia’s war in Ukraine continues to escalate. Eko Hot Blog reports that at least two people have been killed by Russian strikes in the Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv. EDITOR’S PICK Putin Accuses Ukraine Of Terrorism After Crimea Bridge Explosion Russia-Ukraine … Read more
WTO DG, Okonjo-Iweala, has met with Ex-German Chancellor Merkel. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, recently met with Angela Merkel, immediate past German Chancellor. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: Wike’s Camp Boycotts PDP Presidential Campaign Flag-off 2023: You Are No Match For Tinubu – Akeredolu Tells Atiku, Peter Obi 2023: … Read more
The handover of power marks an end to Merkel’s 31-year political career EKO HOT BLOG reports that Olaf Scholz has been sworn in as Germany’s new chancellor, bringing Angela Merkel’s historic 16-year reign as leader to an end. He was voted in by the German parliament, where his three-party coalition has a substantial majority, and … Read more