(CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Olaf Scholz, the former chancellor of Germany. 1975 – Joins the Social Democratic Party (SPD) of Germany as a student. 1982-1988 – Deputy chairman of the SPD youth ...

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will be succeeded by conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz after his party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), secured the largest vote share in Germany's ...

The German chancellor, who defied calls to step aside after his government fell apart, is down in the polls but insisting he can still win. By Christopher F. Schuetze Reporting from Dortmund, Germany ...

One day after Vice President JD Vance delivered a scathing speech to European leaders in Munich, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz took the same stage to offer an apparent rebuke to Vance’s remarks, ...

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has rejected “outside” interference in the country’s elections, insisting that Germans would decide their democracy for themselves, as he hit back at comments made by US ...

Some see the Trump administration actively promoting political extremism in the West. BERLIN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday blasted Vice President JD Vance for his support of the far ...

Second, look at the opposition. Mr Scholz may be the most unpopular chancellor of modern times. But his main opponent, Friedrich Merz, the cdu/csu candidate, fares little better (see chart), and he is ...

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz responded to criticism from billionaire Elon Musk. Musk called Scholz an "incompetent fool" and signaled his support for Germany's AfD party. In a new interview, Scholz ...

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz shared his approach to dealing with tech mogul Elon Musk who lately has traded barbs with German politicians, saying it is wise to not “feed the troll.” “There are a lot ...

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz offered subtle criticism around billionaire Elon Musk’s influence on President-elect Trump early Tuesday, saying the nation’s fate will not be decided by “the owners of ...