Olaf Scholz

Olaf Scholz

Germany GermanypoliticianMaleb. 19586.0Global Dominance: 0.04%

Olaf Scholz is the current Chancellor of Germany and a member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD). He previously served as Vice Chancellor and Minister of Finance, playing a crucial role in the government's response to economic challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Scholz's leadership has been marked by efforts to maintain a stable economy while navigating complex coalition politics.

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Olaf Scholz is mentioned as the predecessor of Merz, who has shifted policies on migration.

Migranti, sia Roma che Berlino escludono uno scontro. Il fattore «elettorale»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-08-11
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Olaf Scholz is mentioned as the current Chancellor whose authority is being called upon regarding the pension reform.

Streit um Rentenreform: Warum ein Machtwort des Kanzlers nichts ändern würde - Meinung
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-08-04
5.0
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Angela Merkel
Angela Merkel

Olaf Scholz is mentioned as the candidate from the SPD who ultimately won against Armin Laschet.

CDU und CSU: Merz muss sich dem Unmut der Abgeordneten stellen - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-07-29
6.0

Olaf Scholz expressed confusion over how the suspected attacker was able to approach the event unnoticed.

CSD Berlin: Cousins von Abdul B. waren IS-Kämpfer - Panorama
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-07-28
5.0
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Friedrich Merz
Friedrich Merz

Olaf Scholz emphasized the need to protect freedom and liberal values in society.

CSD Berlin: SPD fordert Diskriminierungsverbot für Queere im Grundgesetz - Panorama
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-07-28
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Friedrich Merz
Friedrich Merz

Olaf Scholz emphasized the need to address questions regarding security and freedom in society.

CSD Berlin: Zweiter Verdächtiger ist wieder frei - Panorama
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-07-27
6.0
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Friedrich Merz
Friedrich Merz

Olaf Scholz emphasizes the need to protect freedom and liberal values in society.

CSD Berlin: Zweiter Verdächtiger ist wieder frei - Panorama
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-07-27
7.0
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Friedrich Merz
Friedrich Merz

Olaf Scholz is the former chancellor whom Merz has attacked regarding fiscal policies.

Was hat Deutschland von Friedrich Merz noch zu erwarten?
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-07-25
4.0

Olaf Scholz, the later Federal Chancellor, met with Olearius multiple times while he was the First Mayor of Hamburg during the Cum-Ex investigations.

Cum-Ex-Verfahren: Die neusten Entwicklungen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-07-23
5.0

Olaf Scholz was asked if he misses Angela Merkel in light of the many crises.

News am Morgen - Nachrichten vom 15. Juli 2026 - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-07-15
6.0

Olaf Scholz is referenced as the Chancellor during the remembrance of the flood disaster in Ahrtal.

Wer am Klimaziel rüttelt, nimmt Deutschland seine beste Chance - Meinung
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-07-15
5.0
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Angela Merkel
Angela Merkel

Olaf Scholz is planning his first visit to Japan in October to strengthen economic security cooperation.

メルツ独首相、10月にも初訪日で調整 経済安保面で連携強化目指す:朝日新聞
The Asahi Shimbun·JapanJapan· 2026-07-14
7.0

Olaf Scholz referred to the Russian invasion of Ukraine as a Zeitenwende.

Deutschlands Rolle in Europa seit 1945
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-07-11
7.0

Scholz agreed with Joe Biden on the stationing of weapons in Germany during a NATO summit.

Sicherheit in Deutschland: Merz kündigt Kauf von „Tomahawk“-Marschflugkörpern an - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-07-09
6.0

Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced the halt of the certification process for the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

Nord-Stream-Pipelines: die neusten Entwicklungen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-07-01
6.0

Olaf Scholz is known as an advocate for strong global cooperation and leads the development policy commission.

Entwicklungshilfe: Ministerin Reem Alabali Radovan spricht über ihren Kampf gegen die Folgen globaler Krisen - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-06-30
8.0

Olaf Scholz is the former Chancellor who proposed a financial offer to Poland.

Zweiter Weltkrieg: Das lange Warten der polnischen NS-Opfer auf eine Geste aus Deutschland - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-06-28
6.0

Olaf Scholz was the Chancellor of Germany who previously aimed to deport Afghans but initiated a costly resettlement program.

Afghanistan-Abschiebungen: Was geschieht mit Rückkehrern?
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-27
5.0

Olaf Scholz will serve as the co-president of the commission alongside Laura Chinchilla.

Gobierno de Alemania nombra a Laura Chinchilla como presidenta de comisión para cooperación norte-sur
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-06-25
7.0

Olaf Scholz was the Chancellor of Germany who previously supported a costly resettlement program for Afghans.

Taliban-Besuch bei der EU: Geheime Verhandlungen zu Rückführungen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-23
5.0

Olaf Scholz is part of the coalition government working on pension reform proposals.

Rentenreform: Länger arbeiten und Beiträge in Staatsfonds einzahlen - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-06-21
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Olaf Scholz is mentioned as a leader who has faced criticism from Trump.

I dossier aperti da «proteggere». I ministri andranno a Villa Taverna
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-06-20
5.0

Olaf Scholz is the former Chancellor of Germany, whom Mixl accused of potentially ordering violence against demonstrators.

Vor Parteitag der AfD Bayern: Machtkampf, Streit und "Lügen" - wer wird neuer Vorsitzender? - Bayern
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-06-19
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Olaf Scholz joined Emmanuel Macron in criticizing the EU's approach to Putin.

Macron ja Merz ründasid EL-i seisukohta kõneluste osas Putiniga
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-06-19
7.0

Olaf Scholz is Merkel's successor who is described as having no grand visions, similar to Merkel.

Die Sehnsucht nach Angela Merkel
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-02
5.0

Habermas backed then-chancellor Olaf Scholz’s cautious approach to providing military aid to Kyiv.

Habermas, the philosopher who shaped Germany's post-war conscience
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2026-05-29
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For his part, Mr. Scholz left Canada and signed deals with Norway and Qatar instead.

LNG deal a rare triple win for Germany, Canada and national unity
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-05-27
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