On 8 December 2021, Scholz was elected and sworn in as chancellor by the Bundestag, succeeding Angela Merkel. As chancellor, Scholz has overseen Germany's response to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.

4 days ago · Olaf Scholz is a German politician who became chancellor of Germany in 2021. A longtime member of Germany’s center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD), Scholz served as finance minister and vice chancellor (2018–21) in the ‘grand coalition’ government of Angela Merkel before succeeding her as chancellor.

Dec 16, 2024 · German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lost the confidence vote in parliament. It's the end of his fractious coalition government and it marks an historic transition for Europe's largest economy.

Learn the answers to these questions and more about where the Federal Chancellor is housed. The website of Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Here you can find out more about the Federal Chancellor, his activities and the responsibilities of the Federal Chancellery.

Dec 16, 2024 · BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote in the German parliament on Monday, putting the European Union’s most populous member and biggest economy on course to hold an early election in February. Scholz won the support of 207 lawmakers in the 733-seat lower house, or Bundestag, …

Nov 7, 2024 · Germany’s coalition government collapsed dramatically last night after Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired his Finance Minister, leader of the pro-business Free Democrats. The end of the three-party coalition leading Europe’s largest economy followed a marathon of crisis meetings that have lasted for weeks. (AP video by David Keyton)

since 1975 Member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) 1977 Abitur (university entrance qualification) in Hamburg-Rahlstedt. 1978 to 1984 Studied law. 1984 to 1985 Civilian service ...

1977: Abitur (university entrance qualification) in Hamburg-Rahlstedt: 1978 - 1984: Studied law: 1984 - 1985: Civilian service: since 1985: Lawyer: 1998 – 2001

13 hours ago · Germany's outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz is set to travel to Paris for a crucial summit focused on the situation in Ukraine, according to statements from his spokesperson. The meeting, initiated by French President Emmanuel Macron, seeks to enhance coordination among Ukraine's supporters and possibly pave the way for peace negotiations. ...

Feb 15, 2025 · German Chancellor Olaf Scholz launched a strong defence of Ukraine saying a peace deal to end the three-year Russian invasion cannot be imposed on Kyiv. “There will only be peace if Ukraine’s ...