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Chancellor of Germany since 2021

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Olaf Scholz: Chancellor of Germany since 2021
Olaf Scholz is a German politician who has served as the chancellor of Germany since 2021. A member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), he previously served as vice chancellor in the fourth Merkel cabinet and as Federal Minister of Finance from 2018 to 2021. He was also First Mayor of Hamburg from 2011 to 2018, deputy leader of the SPD from 2009 to 2019, and Federal Minister of Labour and Social Affairs from 2007 to 2009.

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Watch | Who Is Friedrich Merz? Will He Be Germany’s Next Chancellor After CDU Win? [Video]

Watch | Who Is Friedrich Merz? Will He Be Germany’s Next Chancellor After CDU Win?

Friedrich Merz is set to become Germany’s new chancellor after his CDU/CSU bloc secured 28.5% votes, defeating Olaf Scholz’s SPD. Merz, a longtime conservative leader, vows to revive Germany’s..

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German Election Results : Scholz Concedes Defeat As CDU/CSU Wins, AFD Secures Second-Place Finish [Video]

German Election Results : Scholz Concedes Defeat As CDU/CSU Wins, AFD Secures Second-Place Finish

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has conceded defeat as the CDU/CSU secures victory in Germanys national election. The right-wing AfD made history by finishing second with 20.4% of the vote, marking its..

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Merz’s centre-right CDU lead in Germany’s federal election, exit polls show [Video]

Merz’s centre-right CDU lead in Germany’s federal election, exit polls show

Merz’s centre-right CDU lead in Germany’s federal election, exit polls show Incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz has conceded defeat for his centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) after what he called..

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Top candidates cast their votes on German federal election day [Video]

Top candidates cast their votes on German federal election day

Top candidates cast their votes on German federal election day Incumbent Chancellor Scholz and CDU leader Merz cast their votes in Germany's critical election on Sunday, expected to lead to..

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Germany braces for pivotal elections as parties wrap up campaigns [Video]

Germany braces for pivotal elections as parties wrap up campaigns

Germany braces for pivotal elections as parties wrap up campaigns German are set to vote for their next leader on Sunday in the country’s snap federal election. The election is expected to feature..

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Vance Slams Germany’s Free Speech Laws, Links US Military To Online Hate Speech Restrictions [Video]

Vance Slams Germany’s Free Speech Laws, Links US Military To Online Hate Speech Restrictions

US Vice President JD Vance has slammed Germany’s free speech laws, linking them to the US military presence in the country. Speaking at CPAC, he questioned why American taxpayers should support..

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Germany's Olaf Scholz, Friedrich Merz hold rallies in final days ahead of federal election [Video]

Germany's Olaf Scholz, Friedrich Merz hold rallies in final days ahead of federal election

Germany's Olaf Scholz, Friedrich Merz hold rallies in final days ahead of federal election As Sunday’s snap federal election nears, political parties are intensifying their efforts in the final..

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Olaf Scholz and Friedrich Merz face off in final debate ahead of German election [Video]

Olaf Scholz and Friedrich Merz face off in final debate ahead of German election

Olaf Scholz and Friedrich Merz face off in final debate ahead of German election During the debate the candidates touched on migration, the economy, and security. READ MORE :..

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Fact check: Scholz did not call for German state of emergency over Russia-US peace talks [Video]

Fact check: Scholz did not call for German state of emergency over Russia-US peace talks

Misleading claims targeting the German chancellor have been spreading online days before German voters head to the polls to elect a new government.

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What are the prospects of European peacekeeping troops in Ukraine? Leaders remain divided [Video]

What are the prospects of European peacekeeping troops in Ukraine? Leaders remain divided

While the UK's Keir Starmer reaffirmed he’s ready to consider sending British forces on the Ukrainian ground alongside others, Germany's Olaf Scholz called the idea 'premature.'

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German election 2025: Economy, Ukraine and JD Vance dominate final debate [Video]

German election 2025: Economy, Ukraine and JD Vance dominate final debate

The top four parties' chancellor candidates, Friedrich Merz, Olaf Scholz, Robert Habeck and Alice Weidel took to the stage for a fiery, televised debate on Sunday evening.

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Scholz: Germany won't accept people who 'intervene in our democracy' [Video]

Scholz: Germany won't accept people who 'intervene in our democracy'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said his country won't accept people who "intervene in our democracy", a day after US Vice President JD Vance criticised European leaders.

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The EU prepares retaliatory measures as tensions rise with the United States [Video]

The EU prepares retaliatory measures as tensions rise with the United States

The European Union is up in arms as Donald Trump carries out his tariff threat. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and some MEPs called for unity.

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Trump Wants to ‘Take Over’ Gaza; Germany Fires Back | Olaf Scholz Calls Trump’s Plan a ‘Scandal’ [Video]

Trump Wants to ‘Take Over’ Gaza; Germany Fires Back | Olaf Scholz Calls Trump’s Plan a ‘Scandal’

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has strongly condemned former U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to "take over" Gaza and relocate Palestinians elsewhere, calling it a "scandal" and a violation of..

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Olaf Scholz says EU can act 'in an hour' if Donald Trump imposes tariffs on bloc [Video]

Olaf Scholz says EU can act 'in an hour' if Donald Trump imposes tariffs on bloc

Speaking in the first TV debate before snap elections later in the month, Scholz said his strategy for dealing with Trump is "clear words and friendly conversations."

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Trump Vs EU BIG Face-off On Tariff War: US Braces For Major Impact As Europe Vows Retaliation [Video]

Trump Vs EU BIG Face-off On Tariff War: US Braces For Major Impact As Europe Vows Retaliation

The European Union has strongly responded to President Donald Trump’s warning about tariffs, vowing to retaliate if the US imposes new trade barriers. Trump’s administration is set to target the EU..

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Starmer praises UK-Germany ties with Scholz visit [Video]

Starmer praises UK-Germany ties with Scholz visit

Sir Keir Starmer has praised the "real progress" in the UK's relationship with Germany as he welcomed Chancellor Olaf Scholz to Chequers. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at..

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Thousands protest against far-right plan to deport 'unassimilated citizens'

Chancellor Olaf Scholz joined thousands of people protesting against an alleged far-right plan to deport "unassimilated" immigrants from Germany.
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PM Modi extends wishes to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for speedy recovery from covid-19


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PM Modi holds bilateral meets with French Prez Macron, German Chancellor Scholz, Canadian PM Trudeau


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Ukraine war affects price, energy and food security: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, on Saturday, said that the people globally have been affected by higher prices, energy shortages, and food security due to Ukraine war, as per Reuters.
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G20 summit: Why German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is wearing an eye patch

Scholz shared a lighthearted photo on social media, acknowledging potential humorous responses. He assured that his injury was not serious and canceled scheduled appointments in the central Hesse..
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Eye-patch clad German chancellor 'looking forward to the memes' after jogging injury

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Good news for Indian IT workers! German Chancellor plans to ease visa application in tech sector

India's information technology professionals will reportedly find it simpler to secure work visas in Germany, according to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
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Germany wants to ease visa application for Indian IT workers

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Sunday that his government wants to make it easier for information technology experts from India to obtain work visas in Germany as the country struggles with a..
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Will see India-EU FTA doesn’t drag on: Scholz


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Ready to aid any Ukraine peace bid: PM to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz


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PM Modi, Chancellor Scholz interact with top CEOs on ways to boost economic ties


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Germany's Scholz says want to deepen relations with India, meets Modi


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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz receives ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz received a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
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Germany committed to Indo-Pacific like never before, will show military presence: Chancellor Olaf Scholz


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Chancellor Olaf Scholz to visit India on February 25-26


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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz quotes Jaishankar's viral 'European mindset' remark

During the Munich Security Conference, German Chancellor Scholz highlighted Jaishankar's comment and acknowledged its validity. Scholz suggested that a change in mindset is necessary, emphasizing the..
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