Rudolf Scharping
Rudolf Scharping is a prominent German politician and member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), who served as the Minister of Defense from 1998 to 2002 and as the chairman of the SPD from 1995 to 1999. Known for his role during a transformative period in German politics, Scharping was instrumental in the party's shift toward a more centrist position and played a significant part in NATO's military interventions during his tenure as defense minister. His leadership in the SPD was marked by challenges, including electoral setbacks, but he remains a notable figure in contemporary German political history.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
No country-level mention data available.
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Switzerland:
Rudolf Scharping was the opponent of Oskar Lafontaine in the 1995 election.
5