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.
Born on Sep 18, 1942 (83 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 33,164 | $2,700,000 | 1,319$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 3,735 | $68,000 | 62$ |
| Totals | 2 | 71,991,278 | 36,899 | $2,768,000 | 1,381$ |
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Recent Mentions
Croatia:
Wolfgang Schäuble was mentioned as part of the plan that posed risks to Greece's financial stability.
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United Kingdom:
Wolfgang Schauble is mentioned as a fiscal hawk who pitted against Tsipras and Varoufakis during negotiations.
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Switzerland:
Wolfgang Schäuble is a veteran German politician whose advice on caution Merkel reflects on during her discussion.
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Germany:
Julia Klöckner mentioned Wolfgang Schäuble's poor experiences with electoral proposals.
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Luxembourg:
Wolfgang Schäuble, as Finance Minister of Angela Merkel, invented the 'black zero' and guarded it fiercely.
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United Kingdom:
Wolfgang Schäuble is mentioned as Merz's mentor who proposed the 'core Europe' vision in the 1990s.
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Greece:
Wolfgang Schäuble was the German Minister of Finance who proposed a 'temporary exit' for Greece from the Eurozone.
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Greece:
Wolfgang Schäuble was the finance minister during the Greek economic crisis, whose policies were heavily criticized in Greece.
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Greece:
Wolfgang Schäuble is mentioned in the context of Merkel shifting blame for past actions.
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Greece:
Wolfgang Schäuble was the German Finance Minister and was involved in discussions regarding Greece's debt restructuring.
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