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German politician Robert Habeck
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Robert Habeck

Robert Habeck is Green Party politician who became economy and energy minister, and vice-chancellor in an SPD-led coalition governing Germany in 2021.

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Annalena Baerbock and Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck taking a selfie on the sidelines of the party conference in November 2024

Germany's Greens push to retain power

Germany's Greens push to retain power

Germany's Green Party has chosen its top candidate and new co-leaders ahead of the general election in February.
PoliticsNovember 18, 2024
Robert Habeck giving a speech at the 'Web Summit' in Lissabon on November 12, 2024

Germany's Green Party kicks off election campaign

Germany's Green Party kicks off election campaign

Green Party delegates are set to rally behind Robert Habeck and map out their course for the future.
PoliticsNovember 15, 2024
Robert Habeck acting cheerful at the presentation of the Federal Governments Autumn Projection 2024 Press conference

Who is German Economy Minister Robert Habeck?

Who is German Economy Minister Robert Habeck?

Following the government's collapse, the economy minister has said he plans to run as the Greens' chancellor candidate.
PoliticsNovember 11, 2024
Robert Habeck giving a statement on November 7, 2024 at his ministry

Habeck wants to be Germany's next chancellor

Habeck wants to be Germany's next chancellor

After the coalition's fall, the economy minister has announced his intent to run as the Greens' chancellor candidate.
PoliticsNovember 8, 2024
Nach Ampel-Aus | Bundespräsident Steinmeier übergibt Entlassungsurkunde an Lindner

Germany's governing coalition collapses: What now?

Germany's governing coalition collapses: What now?

Chancellor Olaf Scholz, of the Social Democratic party, has called for a confidence-vote in January.
PoliticsNovember 7, 202402:47 min
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (L) and German Finance Minister Christian Lindner (R) during a joint press conference

Germany's coalition government collapses over ailing economy

Germany's coalition government collapses over ailing economy

Divisions over how to save Germany's feeble economy have led to the collapse of its government.
PoliticsNovember 7, 202402:03 min
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In the spotlight

Left to right: Robert Habeck, Olaf Scholz, Christian Lindner

German government descends into crisis mode

Chancellor Olaf Scholz is trying to hold his government together, but his partners seem unable to stop infighting.
PoliticsNovember 4, 2024
Olaf Scholz (right), Robert Habeck (middle), and Christian Lindner (left) sitting in Germany's parliament

Can the German government survive its 'ultimatum autumn'?

Whatever the issue, the German government coalition is at odds. But now coalition partner FDP has issued an ultimatum.
PoliticsSeptember 30, 2024
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sits between Green Party co-leader Omid Nouripur and FDP leader Christian Lindner in 2022

Germany: Government crisis deepens as Green leaders resign

The resignation of the Green Party chairs could make things even harder for Germany's fractious coalition government.
PoliticsSeptember 25, 2024
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck holding a chart at a press conference

Germany's recession fears: Economic outlook is grim

The German government's annual economic report is bleak. Hopes that things might pick up again in 2024 have vanished.
PoliticsFebruary 22, 2024
A picture with blue screens on the wall of the main conference hall at the Web Summit in Lisbon

Portugal: Political turmoil hangs over Lisbon Web Summit

The resignation of Portugal's prime minister and calls for a boycott overshadow the Lisbon Web Summit.
BusinessNovember 13, 2023
Corner of a desk with a computer mouse, and a woman's hand turning the thermostat on a radiator

As Germany saves energy, workers shiver at their desks

The government has said office temperatures be limited to a maximum of 19 degrees Celsius. Was this decision too hasty?
SocietyNovember 27, 2022
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