Olaf Scholz

Olaf Scholz is a German politician and member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD). He has served as the Chancellor of Germany since December 2021. Scholz’s political career includes roles such as the First Mayor of Hamburg from 2011 to 2018 and as Federal Minister of Finance and Vice Chancellor in Angela Merkel’s cabinet from 2018 to 2021. He is known for his pragmatic approach to politics and has focused on issues like social justice, economic stability, and the transition to renewable energy. Scholz plays a significant role in shaping Germany’s policies both domestically and within the broader European Union context.