About: Gerhard Schröder
EU Parliament threatens Schröder with sanctions for ties with Russia
The European Parliament is increasing its pressure on former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder, threatening him with sanctions if he refuses to resign from his posts in Russian companies, a joint draft motion, seen by EURACTIV, suggests.
German Social Democrats under pressure over Schröder’s ties to Putin
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats find themselves haunted by the legacy of former chancellor Gerhard Schröder, who held a close friendship with Putin, while they find themselves also increasingly isolated within their own coalition government.
Navalny demands EU crackdown on oligarchs close to Kremlin
Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny called on the European Union to take tough action against oligarchs close to the Kremlin as he continues his recovery in Germany after being poisoned by a nerve agent in the banned Novichok family.
World leaders set for final tribute to France’s Chirac
Dozens of world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, were expected in Paris on Monday (30 September) to pay their final respects to France's late president Jacques Chirac as the country holds a national day of mourning for its charismatic former head of state.
Denmark readies law to block Nord Stream 2
Denmark is considering passing a law that could block a disputed Russian pipeline project which would run through the NATO member's territory due to security concerns.
Germany’s Free Democrats may stall EU reform hopes
A week before German elections, the storied Free Democratic Party looks set to recover from a historic 2013 defeat and return to parliament - where it could make Berlin a much more awkward partner for its European neighbours.
Schröder smells of Russian gaz
Germany's ex-chancellor hasn’t yet formally left Gazprom, but has already announced he will join Russian-owned oil company Rosneft. His taste for Russian money repels many Germans. EURACTIV’s partner Ouest France reports.
Merkel hits out at predecessor in Russia row before election
German Chancellor Angela Merkel criticised her predecessor, Gerhard Schröder, on Monday (21 August) for taking a new job at Russian oil producer Rosneft and said she did not intend to take any posts in industry once she leaves politics.
German ex-Chancellor Schröder hits back in Russia row before vote
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder hit back at criticism of his planned new job at Russian oil producer Rosneft on Thursday (17 August), accusing his foes of political manoeuvring to help get Angela Merkel re-elected.
Will Germany be drawn into a trade war?
Washington’s decision to impose more sanctions on Moscow has been criticised by EU member states, particularly Germany. EURACTIV’s partner Der Tagesspiegel reports.
Estonia urges caution on Nord Stream 2 pipeline
Estonia’s foreign minister has warned against letting the controversial Nord Stream 2 project, a planned pipeline between Russia and Germany, become a “tool for political pressure”. EURACTIV’s partner Der Tagesspiegel reports.
Battling to save campaign, Schulz hits out at ‘arrogant’ Merkel
Social Democrat chief Martin Schulz lashed out yesterday (25 June) at Chancellor Angela Merkel, accusing her of "arrogance" as he sought to reverse his party's plunging popularity three months before general elections.
Schulz shuffles the deck of German politics
Former European Parliament President Martin Schulz has resurrected the left-right divide in German politics ahead of the elections in September. EURACTIV’s partner La Tribune reports.
Political consultant: Schulz has fighting chance of winning German election
Martin Schulz has a real chance of becoming Germany's next chancellor, political consultant Michael Spreng told EURACTIV's partner WirtschaftsWoche, as Angela Merkel struggles to inspire her own voters.
Gazprom says exports to Germany hit record high in 2016
Russian gas producer Gazprom said yesterday (16 January) its gas exports to Germany hit a record high last year and have surged since the start of this year.
CDU and CSU back Steinmeier for president
Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats (CDU) have agreed to back Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, a Social Democrat, as the ruling coalition's candidate to replace Joachim Gauck as president next year, a conservative source said.
The (German) politics behind Nord Stream 2
An unlikely coalition is emerging in Germany between Angela Merkel’s CDU and the Greens. More and more, both parties want to stop the construction of a second pipeline that will transport gas directly from Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea, explains Judy Dempsey.
Who fears the wolf of globalisation?
Trade unions and companies are more closely aligned against the harmful competition stemming from emerging economies’ low salaries and working conditions than ever before. But the EU's export of jobs is harming itself and the global economy, write Ernest Maragall and Jordi Angusto.
Blair would have been vetoed by Chirac for Commission President, aide admits
EXCLUSIVE/ Tony Blair’s dream of leaving Downing Street in the wake of the Iraq invasion to become EU Commission President would have been vetoed by Jacques Chirac, his top aide told EURACTIV.com Friday on (30 September).
Will ‘digital oil’ be the solution to the energy crisis?
The oil sector believes that the digitisation of the industry is a solid option to cut costs and survive a volatile market, while meeting consumer demand.
Gazprom’s Schröder holds ‘friendly’ meeting with Juncker
Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker received today (5 April) Gerhard Schröder, the former Chancellor of Germany who now works for Gazprom. The Commission however insisted the two met as old acquaintances.
Psychoanalyst: ‘Reactance’ could determine Brexit
Lessons from the 2015 Greek referendum, and France's rejection of the European Constitution in 2005, could help the EU avoid a Brexit. EURACTIV Greece reports.
Syriza’s new man in Berlin
Greece's new Ambassador to Germany, Theodoros Daskarolis, has the task of improving relations with Angela Merkel's government. EURACTIV's partner Tagesspiegel reports.