German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Withdraws from COP29 Amid Political Turmoil

Olaf Scholz will not attend the climate summit in Azerbaijan following the collapse of Germany's governing coalition, prompting broader leadership concerns.

Olaf Scholz's decision to skip COP29 comes after the sudden breakdown of his ruling coalition, leading to political instability in Germany.
The absence of Scholz means only two G7 leaders, from the UK and Italy, are expected to attend the climate conference in Baku.
The COP29 summit, dubbed the 'finance COP,' aims to secure funding for developing countries' transition away from fossil fuels.
Several other world leaders, including those from France, Canada, and Brazil, have also opted out of attending the conference.
The conference's significance has increased with Donald Trump's return to the U.S. presidency, as he threatens to withdraw from the Paris climate accord.