Wolfgang Schäuble
Wolfgang Schäuble is a prominent German politician who served as the Minister of Finance from 2009 to 2017. Known for his staunch defense of fiscal discipline, he played a pivotal role in shaping Germany's budgetary policies, including the introduction of the 'debt brake' into the German constitution. Schäuble is often associated with the archetype of the 'Schwäbische Hausfrau,' reflecting a cultural emphasis on prudent financial management. His influence extends beyond finance, as he has been a key figure in navigating Germany through significant economic challenges.
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Wolfgang Schäuble represented the European side during the Greek crisis, focusing on rescuing German and French banks.
Nove tehnologije imajo potencial. A ta je v stari družbi blokiran
Slovenia· 2026-03-07
Wolfgang Schäuble's legacy is referenced in relation to Merz's strict political mindset.
Ucraina, le tre partite decisive di Merz, filo-americano senza illusioni che ora vuole salvare l'Europa
Italy· 2025-12-16
Wolfgang Schäuble proposed a temporary exit for Greece from the euro during the crisis.
Οι βετεράνοι του Eurogroup θυμούνται
Greece· 2025-12-16
Wolfgang Schäuble was mentioned as part of the plan that posed risks to Greece's financial stability.
Jutarnji list - Varoufakis je Putinu došao s prijedlogom. Nakon 10 godina otkrivena je reakcija ruskog predsjednika: 'Radije u sirotište!'
Croatia· 2025-11-28
Wolfgang Schauble is mentioned as a fiscal hawk who pitted against Tsipras and Varoufakis during negotiations.
Alexis Tsipras says Yanis Varoufakis was ‘unsuitable’ as Greek finance minister during debt crisis | Greece
United Kingdom· 2025-11-25Wolfgang Schäuble is a veteran German politician whose advice on caution Merkel reflects on during her discussion.
Merkel im «Spiegel»-Gespräch: Hass und glühende Verehrung
Switzerland· 2025-09-25
Julia Klöckner mentioned Wolfgang Schäuble's poor experiences with electoral proposals.
Wahlrecht: Bundestagspräsidentin Klöckner fordert eine Reform - Politik
Germany· 2025-08-04
Wolfgang Schäuble, as Finance Minister of Angela Merkel, invented the 'black zero' and guarded it fiercely.
Deutschland macht Schulden, weil es lange zu sparsam war
Luxembourg· 2025-07-31
Wolfgang Schäuble is mentioned as Merz's mentor who proposed the 'core Europe' vision in the 1990s.
Merz calls for UK, Germany and France to align on migration and defence | GermanyUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-17
Wolfgang Schäuble was the German Minister of Finance who proposed a 'temporary exit' for Greece from the Eurozone.
Τι μας έμαθε η ελληνική κρίσηGreece· 2025-07-14
Wolfgang Schäuble was the finance minister during the Greek economic crisis, whose policies were heavily criticized in Greece.
Η Ελλάδα με τα μάτια των ΓερμανώνGreece· 2025-07-08
Wolfgang Schäuble is mentioned in the context of Merkel shifting blame for past actions.
Αίφνης αγάπησαν τη Μέρκελ | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗGreece· 2025-07-06
Wolfgang Schäuble was the German Finance Minister and was involved in discussions regarding Greece's debt restructuring.
«Είπα στον Τσίπρα: Σκέψου τι θα συμβεί σήμερα, αύριο, σε δέκα χρόνια»Greece· 2025-07-05
Wolfgang Schäuble was a strong advocate for Greece's exit from the Eurozone during the crisis.
Φρανσουά Ολάντ: «Θέλεις να μείνεις ή θέλεις να φύγεις;»Greece· 2025-07-05
Wolfgang Schäuble was the German Minister of Finance during the Greek debt crisis and played a significant role in the negotiations surrounding Greece's financial assistance.
Βόλφγκανγκ Σόιμπλε: «Πώς η Μέρκελ άλλαξε γνώμη για το Grexit»Greece· 2025-07-05
Wolfgang Schäuble was a key figure in the German government advocating for strict measures during the Greek financial crisis.
Η Μέρκελ και ο ΟΠΕΚΕΠΕGreece· 2025-07-05Wolfgang Schäuble's stance on Greece's financial situation was discussed by Angela Merkel.
Ανγκελα Μέρκελ: Το δημοψήφισμα, ο Τσίπρας, ο Τραμπ, ο Πούτιν και το μήνυμα στους ΕλληνεςGreece· 2025-07-02
Wolfgang Schäuble was also a key figure in discussions about Greece during that time.
Ηταν ωραίες οι ημέρες του καλοκαιριού του 2015Greece· 2025-06-30
Wolfgang Schäuble is mentioned in the context of revealing interviews regarding political scenarios.
Διαβάστε στην «Καθημερινή της Κυριακής»Greece· 2025-06-28
Wolfgang Schäuble is mentioned as a former minister whose policies are criticized by Lars Klingbeil.
Klingbeil: „Nichts ist teurer als der Stillstand“ - PolitikGermany· 2025-06-24
Wolfgang Schäuble warned against the artistic project at the Reichstag, fearing it could undermine the dignity of the parliament.
Ein Haus verschwindet, ein Bild bleibt: 30 Jahre ReichstagsverhüllungLuxembourg· 2025-06-24
Wolfgang Schäuble returned Martin Jäger to Berlin after his ambassadorship in Afghanistan.
Дипломатот Мартин Јегер е новиот прв разузнавач на Германија
North Macedonia· 2025-06-23
Wolfgang Schäuble is referenced as a powerful figure in the CDU during Merkel's tenure.
Κάι Αρτσχάιμερ στην «Κ»: Τι άφησαν 16 χρόνια ΜέρκελGreece· 2025-06-23
Wolfgang Schäuble was the Finance Minister when Jäger served as his spokesperson.
Martin Jäger wird neuer BND-Chef - PolitikGermany· 2025-06-11
Wolfgang Schäuble was a committed Europeanist and served as the Minister of Finance under Angela Merkel.
Alemanya, entre paraules i fets
Andorra· 2025-05-21
Wolfgang Schauble is a close political ally of Friedrich Merz and a former finance minister.
Tân Thủ tướng được kỳ vọng giúp Đức khôi phục vị thế ở châu Âu
Vietnam· 2025-05-08
Wolfgang Schäuble was a former minister and mentor to Friedrich Merz, honored in a speech by Merz.
Merz y Macron defienden “un renacimiento franco-alemán para Europa” tras su reunión en París | Internacional
Spain· 2025-05-07
Wolfgang Schäuble's death in 2023 robbed Merz of 'the closest friend and adviser that I ever had in politics'.
Germany’s incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz known for impulsive shifts and rhetorical sharpshooting – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-05-05Wolfgang Schäuble was honored by finance ministry staff for his extreme fiscal conservatism.
The Guardian view on Friedrich Merz’s grand coalition: gambling on a new centre ground | EditorialUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-15Wolfgang Schäuble is recognized as a notable minister who has been part of FC Bundestag.
Crisis en el club de fútbol Bundestag: “No quiero jugar en un equipo con nazis” | InternacionalSpain· 2025-04-13
