Olaf Scholz - Wikipedia
Olaf Scholz (German: [ˈoːlaf ˈʃɔlts] ⓘ; born () 14 June 1958) is a German politician who has been Chancellor of Germany since 2021. A member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), he previously served as vice chancellor in the fourth Merkel cabinet and as Federal Minister of Finance from 2018 to 2021.
How you gonna fix Germany? – POLITICO
Dec 18, 2024 · On Tuesday, Scholz proposed a €100 billion investment fund resembling the Inflation Reduction Act in the U.S. and pledged to increase the minimum wage to €15 per hour from €12. The goal is for Germany to remain “a successful, strong industrialized country, even in 10, 20 or 30 years from now,” Scholz said.
Germany: Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses vote of confidence - BBC
Dec 16, 2024 · German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lost a vote of confidence in parliament, paving the way for early elections on 23 February. Scholz called Monday's vote and had expected to lose it, but ...
Scholz loses Germany confidence vote, triggering new elections
Dec 16, 2024 · German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lost a vote of confidence in the German parliament. It is the outcome Scholz had hoped for when he called for the confidence vote last week, analysts say. His...
Germany set for snap elections after chancellor loses confidence …
Dec 16, 2024 · German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of no confidence Monday, paving the way for early elections in February and ending a turbulent year at the polls for several of Europe's leaders and...
Olaf Scholz: Germany's Steady Hand Losing Grip On Power
Dec 16, 2024 · Germany's centre-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been dubbed the "Scholzomat" for a wooden personal style bordering on the robotic, but also hailed as a safe pair of hands leading a country...
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses confidence vote, paving way …
Dec 16, 2024 · Today, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of confidence in the German Parliament. It's the end of his fractious coalition government, and it marks a historic transition for Europe's...
Olaf Scholz | Facts, Biography, Cabinet, & Chancellor of Germany ...
1 day ago · Olaf Scholz, German politician who became chancellor of Germany in 2021. A longtime member of Germany’s centre-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.
Germany is heading for federal elections – here’s what you ... - CNN
Dec 16, 2024 · Germany, Europe’s largest economy and normally a pillar of stability, is facing snap elections next year after Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of confidence. His government collapsed in...
Olaf Scholz's downfall is a warning to centre-left parties …
Nov 27, 2024 · Olaf Scholz is on course to become the first to be voted out of office after a single term. The three-party coalition between his Social Democrats (SPD), the Greens and the conservative-liberal FDP collapsed over disagreements on economic policy in November.