Gerhard Schröder

Gerhard Schröder

Switzerland SwitzerlandpoliticianMaleb. 19447.0Global Dominance: 0.01%

Gerhard Schröder is a former Chancellor of Germany, recognized for his controversial labor market reforms in the early 2000s, which aimed to revitalize the German economy amidst rising unemployment and economic challenges.

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Gerhard Schröder was the former Minister-President of Lower Saxony and later Chancellor of Germany, whom Uwe-Karsten Heye served as a government spokesman.

Ex-Regierungssprecher Uwe-Karsten Heye ist tot - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-08-03
7.0

Former Bundeskanzler Gerhard Schröder attempted to introduce a mandatory capital-funded component in the pension system 25 years ago.

Aktienrente ist Chance für deutsches Rentensystem
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-07-23
5.0

Gerhard Schröder is noted as another prominent figure who has stayed at the Hotel Fafleralp.

Hotel Fafleralp dank Spende von Stiftung gerettet
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-07-21
8.0

Gerhard Schröder, the former German chancellor, signed a new contract shortly after his electoral defeat in 2005.

Index - Gazdaság - A kínaiakhoz átigazoló Szijjártó Péter csak a jéghegy csúcsa, így működik a politika forgóajtaja
Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2026-07-16
5.0

Gerhard Schröder is a former Chancellor of Germany known for his role in shaping modern German politics.

«Das Verhalten der SPD ist lebensmüde»
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-07-16
7.0

Gerhard Schröder once ruled the country as Chancellor with a focus on media.

Kommentar: Jürgen Klopp sollte als Bundestrainer nicht Red-Bull-Markenbotschafter bleiben - Sport
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-07-10
5.0

Gerhard Schröder was the chancellor who reduced the top tax rate at the beginning of the 2000s.

Trotz Steuerreform von CDU und SPD: Facharbeiter zahlen wie Topverdiener
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-07-04
5.0

Former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder was proposed by Putin as a mediator in peace talks with Ukraine after his term.

Filmska akcija u srcu Evrope umalo pocepala NATO, sad je otkriven glavni krivac
Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·SerbiaSerbia· 2026-07-03
5.0

Gerhard Schröder is referenced as a former Chancellor who deregulated temporary work, impacting current labor policies.

Reformpaket der Bundesregierung: Das wird nicht reichen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-07-02
5.0

Gerhard Schröder was referred to as a 'friend of the Kremlin' in the context of the Order of the White Eagle.

У Польщі розповіли про подальшу долю відібраного у Зеленського ордена
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2026-06-22
3.0

Gerhard Schröder is the former Chancellor of Germany who is referred to as a 'friend of the Kremlin'.

Орден Білого орла: чому його лишили Муссоліні, Катерині II та Шредеру
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2026-06-22
4.0

Zelensky included Gerhard Schröder among those associated with the 'White Eagle' order.

ვოლოდიმირ ზელენსკიმ ნავროკცკის „თეთრი არწივის“ ორდენი ფოსტით გაუგზავნა
რეზონანსი (Rezonansi)·GeorgiaGeorgia· 2026-06-20
5.0

Ex-Chancellor Gerhard Schröder held the reform of early retirement at 63 as a mistake.

Rente mit 63 in Deutschland: Abschaffung würde Milliarden einsparen - Wirtschaft
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-06-03
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Franz Muntefering
Franz Muntefering

Gerhard Schröder is mentioned as a former Chancellor who was not favored by the author during their childhood.

Die Sehnsucht nach Angela Merkel
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-02
4.0

Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is currently visiting Moscow, where he is believed to be attending an economic forum.

Герхард Шредер прибув до Москви: ймовірна участь у економічному форумі
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2026-06-02
4.0

Putin mentioned Gerhard Schröder as someone who can be trusted in negotiations.

Vladimir Putin zapretio: Svi koji nam direktno prete su legitimna meta
Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·SerbiaSerbia· 2026-05-29
7.0

Gerhard Schröder is mentioned as a controversial figure due to his pro-Russian stance.

Wer verhandelt mit Russlands Putin?
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-05-28
3.0

Gerhard Schröder is described as a ruthless lobbyist for the Kremlin and is deemed unsuitable for the negotiation role.

Europa braucht keinen «Mr. Russia»
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-05-28
2.0

Gerhard Schröder's involvement as a potential mediator in the Ukraine war was unexpected for many.

TOOMAS ALATALU ⟩ «Õnnelike» nimekiri Kremli poliitköögis. Putini viimane pakkumine üllatas liialt paljusid
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-05-27
5.0

Gerhard Schröder is a former German Chancellor suggested by Putin as a negotiator, but rejected by both Europeans and Kyiv.

Počelo je! Putin je izgovorio ovu rečenicu i izazvao rat u EU, sudbina Evrope u rukama jedne osobe
Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·SerbiaSerbia· 2026-05-27
3.0

In the first two decades of this century, the German chancellors Gerhard Schröder and Angela Merkel doubled up on the Russian-supply model.

The Iran war is propelling Germany into another energy crisis
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-03-06
4.0

The Riester pension was a reform from the Schröder era that still impacts the party today.

Private Altersvorsorge: Tappt die SPD wieder in die Riester-Falle? - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-02-26
4.0
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Lars Klingbeil
Lars Klingbeil

Gerhard Schröder implemented the Hartz reforms despite facing fierce resistance.

Ohne Zumutungen keine Reformen. Merz braucht Mut
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-25
7.0

Gerhard Schröder is described as being particularly susceptible to Putin's influence.

Woher rührt Deutschlands Nähe zu Russland? Ein ostdeutscher Historiker erklärt
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-01
4.0

Gerhard Schröder made a gaffe during a broadcast on election night in 2005 regarding support for Merkel as chancellor.

22. juli, angst og hverdagsliv: Tryggheten kommer aldri tilbake
Aftenposten·NorwayNorway· 2026-01-31
5.0
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Angela Merkel
Angela Merkel

Gerhard Schröder is known for his charming Instagram presence and a recent guest contribution to the Berliner Zeitung.

„Berliner Zeitung“: Von Lissabon bis zum Ural - Medien
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-01-29
7.0

Gerhard Schröder called for not to 'demonize' Russia and emphasized the need for diplomatic resolution to the conflict.

Герхард Шрёдер снова призвал не «демонизировать» Россию. Ему резко ответили
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2026-01-27
3.0

Gerhard Schröder warned against the demonization of Russia and advocated for cooperation between Germany and Russia.

Экс-канцлер Германии предостерег об опасности демонизации России — РБК
RBC·RussiaRussia· 2026-01-24
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