Olaf Scholz

Chancellor of Germany since 2021

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February 23 2025 New elections were called for this date following the dissolution of the Bundestag at the request of Olaf Scholz.
February 23 2025 New elections were called for this date following the dissolution of the Bundestag at the request of Olaf Scholz.
2024 German authorities ordered the deportation of Russian nationals seeking to avoid mobilization, arguing that these individuals would not face persecution in Russia.
2024 German authorities ordered the deportation of Russian nationals seeking to avoid mobilization, arguing that these individuals would not face persecution in Russia.
December 2024 Scholz criticized Volkswagen's plans to close factories in Germany, proposing a European subsidy program for electric vehicles.
December 2024 Scholz criticized Volkswagen's plans to close factories in Germany, proposing a European subsidy program for electric vehicles.
December 16 2024 Olaf Scholz lost a vote of no confidence and requested President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to dissolve the Bundestag, which led to new elections called for 23 February 2025.
December 16 2024 Olaf Scholz lost a vote of no confidence and requested President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to dissolve the Bundestag, which led to new elections called for 23 February 2025.
November 2024 In a phone call, Olaf Scholz urged Vladimir Putin to withdraw forces from Ukraine and start peace talks, a move that was criticized by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
November 2024 In a phone call, Olaf Scholz urged Vladimir Putin to withdraw forces from Ukraine and start peace talks, a move that was criticized by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
November 6 2024 Olaf Scholz's government majority collapsed as he dismissed Christian Lindner from the post of Federal Minister of Finance and broke up the coalition agreement.
November 6 2024 Olaf Scholz's government majority collapsed as he dismissed Christian Lindner from the post of Federal Minister of Finance and broke up the coalition agreement.
October 2024 Scholz warned of the potential deindustrialization of Germany amidst economic challenges.
October 2024 Scholz warned of the potential deindustrialization of Germany amidst economic challenges.
September 14 2024 On September 14, 2024, Scholz and Kenyan President William Ruto signed an agreement to open the German labor market to 250,000 skilled and semi-skilled migrant workers from Kenya.
September 14 2024 On September 14, 2024, Scholz and Kenyan President William Ruto signed an agreement to open the German labor market to 250,000 skilled and semi-skilled migrant workers from Kenya.
September 11 2024 On September 11, 2024, Scholz emphasized the necessity for Germany to remain open to immigration to sustain economic growth, pledging protection for those politically persecuted.
September 11 2024 On September 11, 2024, Scholz emphasized the necessity for Germany to remain open to immigration to sustain economic growth, pledging protection for those politically persecuted.
August 2024 In response to a deadly attack in Solingen by a Syrian asylum seeker, Scholz called for stricter immigration measures and expedited deportations.
August 2024 In response to a deadly attack in Solingen by a Syrian asylum seeker, Scholz called for stricter immigration measures and expedited deportations.
July 2024 Scholz supported the deployment of US long-range missiles in Germany, a decision that faced criticism from various political factions.
July 2024 Scholz supported the deployment of US long-range missiles in Germany, a decision that faced criticism from various political factions.
June 2024 Scholz praised Volkswagen AG's initiative to develop cheaper electric cars for the European market.
June 2024 Scholz welcomed Argentine President Javier Milei in Berlin, expressing support for the EU–Mercosur free trade agreement.
June 2024 Scholz welcomed Argentine President Javier Milei in Berlin, expressing support for the EU–Mercosur free trade agreement.
June 2024 Scholz praised Volkswagen AG's initiative to develop cheaper electric cars for the European market.
May 2024 Scholz criticized planned EU tariffs on imports of Chinese electric vehicles and emphasized the role of Western brands in China's electric vehicle production.
May 2024 In May 2024, Olaf Scholz authorized Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia with German-supplied weapons.
May 2024 In May 2024, Olaf Scholz authorized Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia with German-supplied weapons.
May 2024 Scholz criticized planned EU tariffs on imports of Chinese electric vehicles and emphasized the role of Western brands in China's electric vehicle production.
May 28 2024 Scholz stated that his government has no plans to officially recognize a Palestinian state.
May 28 2024 Scholz stated that his government has no plans to officially recognize a Palestinian state.
2023 The Federal Constitutional Court demanded budget cuts totaling to ensure the government would not surpass debt limits as set in the constitution, posing a significant challenge for Scholz's cabinet.
2023 Olaf Scholz authorized substantial German military and medical aid to Israel during the Israel–Hamas war.
2023 In 2023, a total of 1,933,000 people immigrated to Germany, marking a significant movement of people into the country.
2023 In 2023, a total of 1,933,000 people immigrated to Germany, marking a significant movement of people into the country.
2023 The Federal Constitutional Court demanded budget cuts totaling to ensure the government would not surpass debt limits as set in the constitution, posing a significant challenge for Scholz's cabinet.
2023 Olaf Scholz authorized substantial German military and medical aid to Israel during the Israel–Hamas war.
December 2023 Speaking at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, Scholz called for a phase-out of fossil fuels and reaffirmed Germany's commitment to climate neutrality by 2045.
December 2023 Speaking at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, Scholz called for a phase-out of fossil fuels and reaffirmed Germany's commitment to climate neutrality by 2045.
November 12 2023 Scholz rejected calls for an immediate ceasefire in Israel's conflict with Hamas, arguing it would enable Hamas to recover.
November 12 2023 Scholz rejected calls for an immediate ceasefire in Israel's conflict with Hamas, arguing it would enable Hamas to recover.
October 17 2023 Scholz arrived in Israel and warned Iran and Hezbollah not to get involved in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
October 17 2023 Scholz arrived in Israel and warned Iran and Hezbollah not to get involved in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
September 2023 More than 120 boats carrying approximately 7,000 migrants from Africa arrived on the island of Lampedusa within 24 hours, with some of the migrants relocated to Germany.
September 2023 More than 120 boats carrying approximately 7,000 migrants from Africa arrived on the island of Lampedusa within 24 hours, with some of the migrants relocated to Germany.
September 4 2023 Olaf Scholz announced that he would be wearing an eyepatch following a jogging accident.
September 4 2023 Olaf Scholz announced that he would be wearing an eyepatch following a jogging accident.
May 2023 Scholz met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Addis Ababa to normalize relations between Germany and Ethiopia, which had been strained by the Tigray War.
May 2023 Scholz met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Addis Ababa to normalize relations between Germany and Ethiopia, which had been strained by the Tigray War.

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