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Olaf Scholz
Olaf Scholz began his tenure as the chancellor of Germany on 8 December 2021; a member of the Social Democratic Party, he previously served as vice-chancellor under his immediate predecessor, Angela Merkel, and as federal minister of finance from 2018 to 2021.
Born
14 Jun 1958
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Politics
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Politician
last updated:
7 October, 2024
A woman holds a candle as people leave floral tributes to the victims on Saturday near the site where a car rammed into a crowd at a Magdeburg Christmas market. Photo: Reuters
Germany

Saudi suspect in German Christmas market attack held on multiple murder charges

Officials say Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a doctor, was angry about country’s permissive attitude to refugees from other mainly Muslim countries.

Germany

Germany’s Scholz mourns 5 killed, hundreds hurt in Christmas market attack

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Germany

Germany heads for early elections after Scholz loses confidence vote

Ukraine war

Germany aims to align with Trump to end ‘merciless’ Ukraine war

Chancellor Olaf Scholz ruled out supplying Kyiv with long-range missiles but stressed the country’s sovereignty should be guaranteed.

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A police officer inspects destroyed cars at the site of a Russian air strike in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. Photo: Reuters
China-Germany relations

At G20, China’s Xi Jinping meets with leaders of Germany, France, Argentina

Germany’s Scholz stresses the importance of ‘a level playing field for companies on all sides’.

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G20

At G20, Xi and Albanese discuss improved China-Australia trade relations

Both leaders note progress, with the Australian prime minister saying: ‘Trade is flowing more freely to the benefit of both countries.’.

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Ukraine war

Germany’s Scholz urges Ukraine talks in first call with Putin since 2022

Zelensky warns that the conversation will open ‘a Pandora’s box’, making the Russian leader less isolated internationally.

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The call between German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (left) and Russian President Vladimir Putin was the first time the two have been in contact since December 2022. Photos: AFP
US presidential election 2024

Trump could send EU hurtling toward tariff war with US and China, Macron warns

The French president added that European countries risked being divided depending on their relative dependence on the US or Chinese market.

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United States

Opinion | Trump’s rise signals the end of US global leadership

Expect greater isolationism in favour of bilateral, outcome-based deals with no more free rides for allies as Trump seeks capitulation, not cooperation.

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Germany

Germany heads to polls in February after Scholz’s coalition collapses

The decision follows the Free Democrats’ exit from the coalition, leaving Chancellor Olaf Scholz without a majority.

A voter casts his ballot at a polling station. Germany is set to head to the polls on February 23 following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s centre-left coalition. Photo: dpa
US presidential election 2024

Opinion | Trump’s return as president marks the end of American exceptionalism

Trump’s second term will mark a turn in US foreign policy towards a transactional approach and hasten the start of a multipolar world order.

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Germany

Germany faces snap election as Scholz’s coalition crumbles

Chancellor Scholz calls for a snap vote in Germany after firing his finance minister.

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US presidential election 2024

EU has wish list for Trump, but support for tough China agenda will be expected

In Brussels, there is an expectation that the US election result could usher in a shifting balance of power in Europe.

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European Union

Opinion | Europeans with Cold War nostalgia are no help to Ukraine or themselves

The old Europe sought confidence in US leadership. But a new president will be elected in November, and what if his name is Donald Trump?

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From the left, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron gather in front of the Reichstag building in Berlin on October 18. Photo: EPA-EFE
India

Germany’s Scholz to visit India in push for deeper defence, economic ties

Sharing of military technology to boost Indo-Pacific security likely to be on agenda amid ‘German reassessment of India’, analysts say.

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wave to media before their meeting in New Delhi in February 2023. Photo: AP
Ukraine war

Biden says Western allies must keep aiding Ukraine as he meets European leaders

With the election race extremely tight, there are worries a Trump victory could upset the ties that Biden is hoping to pass to Kamala Harris.

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US-China relations

US sanctions 2 Chinese companies over drones used by Russia against Ukraine

These are first sanctions against Chinese entities ‘directly developing and producing’ weapons systems with Russian firms, says US.

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Ukraine war

Zelensky pitches ‘victory plan’ to EU leaders

But there was no immediate sign that Kyiv’s most powerful allies would throw their weight behind the most sensitive elements of the plan.

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European Council President Charles Michel (right) and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky speak to media ahead of the EU summit in Brussels. Photo: Sierakowski Frederic/EU Council/dpa
China-EU relations

EU braces for Chinese trade blows in aftermath of EV tariff vote

The two sides are still talking but remain far apart, with little hope of reaching a deal.

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Joe Biden

Biden to visit Germany to make up for trip cancelled due to hurricane

US President Joe Biden to make his first bilateral visit to Germany in his four-year term of office.

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Ukraine war

Ukraine opens ‘war crime’ probe over reporter’s death

Victoria Roshchyna, who would have turned 28 this month, disappeared in August last year in Russian-held east Ukraine.

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Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky says there are many journalists, public figures, community leaders and others in Russian captivity. Photo: AP
Ukraine war

Zelensky denies ceasefire with Russia under discussion on Europe trip

Zelensky seeks military, financial boost on trip to UK, France, Italy and Germany amid fears of dwindling support if Trump wins US election.

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(From left) Volodymyr Zelensky, Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte meet at 10 Downing Street. Photo: TNS
China-EU relations

China EV tariff vote leaves EU relieved yet wary of retaliation

Decision to slap duties of up to 35 per cent on mainland imports lays bare divisions in European leadership as complex negotiations continue.

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China-Germany relations

Exclusive | German foreign minister expected to make crucial visit to China in coming days

Both sides have ‘plenty to discuss’, says insider, amid EV deliberations in Europe and conflicts in Ukraine and Mideast.

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Germany

Germany dodges a historic second far-right win in a state election

Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats hold back the far-right in the eastern German state of Brandenburg.

Brandenburg’s State Premier Dietmar Woidke gets a kiss from his wife Susanne after the publication of the exit polls on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Central Asia

Germany’s Scholz seals migration deal with Uzbekistan on Central Asia visit

Scholz will also attend summit in Kazakhstan with region’s five former Soviet republics, which are all heavily influenced by China and Russia.

Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, right, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz inside the Tilya-Kori Madrasah as they visit the Registan in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on Sunday. Photo: Uzbekistan’s Presidential Press Office via AP
Germany

Germany’s far-right AfD wins first regional election, exit polls show

AfD took former East German state Thuringia, was neck-and-neck with conservative CDU for first place in Saxony, which also held election.

Keir Starmer

UK PM Keir Starmer urges European allies to meet far-right ‘challenge’

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he fears a rise of the far-right in Britain and suggested progressive parties across Europe should jointly fight populism.

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