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Olaf Scholz - Biography FlashBiography Flash: Olaf Scholz - The Cautionary Chancellor | Rise, Fall & Legacy in German PoliticsOlaf Scholz Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Olaf Scholz has been out of office for several months now, but his legacy and occasional reappearances are still shaping the German and European political story. After the collapse of his three party coalition last year and the early elections that brought Friedrich Merz to power, Scholz moved from center stage to the role of elder statesman and, some would say, cautionary tale. Responsible Statecraft recounts how his dramatic dismissal of finance minister Christian Lindner and the subsequent breakup of the traffic light coalition marked the end of his chancellorship and...
2025-12-1003 minOlaf Scholz - Biography FlashBiography Flash: Olaf Scholz - Germanys Defeated Chancellor Haunted by HistoryOlaf Scholz Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Olaf Scholz may no longer be chancellor of Germany, but in the past few days he has still been a man history refuses to move past. German and international coverage continues to frame him as the defeated center left leader whose loss paved the way for conservative Friedrich Merz, and that contrast has quietly become the dominant new chapter in his biography. BalkanWeb reports that former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev recently mocked both Scholz and Emmanuel Macron after their parties heavy defeats in the European elections, saying they should essentially retire...
2025-12-0703 minOlaf Scholz - Biography FlashBiography Flash: Olaf Scholz - Diplomacy, Legacy, and TransitionOlaf Scholz Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Well hello there, Biography Flash listeners, and welcome back to your daily dose of Olaf Scholz news. Let's dive right into what Germany's former chancellor has been up to lately.First up, we've got some fascinating developments on the international stage. According to recent reporting, Scholz has been making waves in diplomacy, becoming the first German leader to break the ice with Vladimir Putin recently. On November fourth, Scholz told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte that he actually opposes Ukraine's NATO membership aspirations. Now that's quite the position for...
2025-11-3003 minOlaf Scholz - Biography FlashOlaf Scholz: Nord Stream Revelations | Biography FlashOlaf Scholz Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Former German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been making headlines this week with developments spanning his political past, international diplomacy, and energy policy decisions. Most recently, on Friday, November 21st, Scholz testified at an inquiry into the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline under the Baltic Sea. This controversial pipeline was designed to transport Russian gas to Germany but never entered operation following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. During his time as chancellor, Scholz withheld the operational licence for the pipeline in February 2022 as Russia prepared to launch its invasion.
2025-11-2603 minOlaf Scholz - Biography FlashBiography Flash: Olaf Scholz - Upheaval, Pipeline Scandal & Putin CallOlaf Scholz Biography Flash a weekly Biography.A whirlwind week in the life of Olaf Scholz the former German chancellor has given us plenty to talk about. First and foremost Scholz is making headlines as he prepares to testify this Friday before an official inquiry in Schwerin that’s digging deep into the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline saga. NewsdiaryOnline and Bernama-dpa confirm this is about Scholz’s decision back in February 2022 to withhold the pipeline’s operational licence—a move that became a central moment before Russia invaded Ukraine. The whole drama over the pipeline now stands at the hear...
2025-11-2405 minOlaf Scholz - Biography FlashOlaf Scholz: Ukraine Crisis Shakes Germany | Biography FlashOlaf Scholz Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Olaf Scholz has been at the center of major political drama in Germany this week. According to EADaily and Izvestia, Scholz confirmed in a recent interview with Die Zeit that his government collapsed due to disagreements over funding for Ukraine, specifically a proposed 15 billion euro package to support Kiev and Ukrainians in Germany. Scholz stated he dissolved the previous government because there was no agreement on this issue, and he was not willing to finance Ukraine at the expense of social programs like pensions and healthcare. The crisis was triggered by...
2025-11-1603 minOlaf Scholz - Biography FlashOlaf Scholz: Assassination Plot, Coalition Collapse | Biography FlashOlaf Scholz Biography Flash a weekly Biography.To bring listeners up to speed on the latest in the life and career of Olaf Scholz, the past few days have been a whirlwind of security drama, power plays, and lingering echoes of his chancellorship. Leading every headline on November 11 and 12, German police arrested a man identified as Martin S, accused of running a darknet platform soliciting cryptocurrency bounties for attacks on a hit list of political figures, including former chancellors Olaf Scholz and Angela Merkel. According to Euronews and The Independent, the platform not only promoted targeted violence but...
2025-11-1203 minOlaf Scholz - Biography FlashBiography Flash: Olaf Scholz's Phantom Diplomacy - Putin Call, China Rumor, and German LegacyOlaf Scholz Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Olaf Scholz, the former German chancellor whose tenure ushered in a tectonic shift in Berlin‘s approach to Russia and whose legacy remains a lightning rod in international affairs, has largely faded from day-to-day headlines in high office—but he is hardly out of the picture. Over the past week, no major press event, policy speech, or splashy public appearance marked Scholz‘s calendar, but intrigue around his diplomatic shadow lingers. Take this: just last week, the Global Times flagged Scholz‘s scheduled visit to China on November 4—except multiple cross-checks with leadi...
2025-11-0904 minOlaf Scholz - Biography FlashBiography Flash: Olaf Scholz - Germany's Zeitenwende Chancellor Casts Long ShadowOlaf Scholz Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Olaf Scholz may be out of the German chancellery but he has remained highly visible in both the press and political debate these past days. Although Friedrich Merz now leads the country and is making headlines by negotiating a controversial deal with the Taliban for the deportation of convicted Afghans, Scholz’s legacy and moves are still hot topics. According to El País, back in August 2024 while Scholz was still Chancellor, it was his government that initiated direct expulsions to Afghanistan—using Qatar as a mediator—setting a precedent now being c...
2025-11-0504 minOlaf Scholz - Biography FlashOlaf Scholz: German Chancellor Faces Crucial Vote | Biography FlashOlaf Scholz Biography Flash a weekly Biography.In the past few days, Olaf Scholz, the current Chancellor of Germany, has been squarely at the center of dramatic political developments and headlines with potential long-term impacts for his biography. Most importantly, according to Arab News, Scholz announced this Wednesday in the Bundestag that he will ask for a vote of confidence on December 16. This move paves the way for early parliamentary elections now set for February, after his three-party coalition government collapsed a week ago following the firing of Finance Minister Christian Lindner. Scholz’s left-leaning Social Democrats, the pr...
2025-11-0204 minOlaf Scholz - Biography FlashOlaf Scholz: From Chancellor to Elder Statesman | Biography FlashOlaf Scholz Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Olaf Scholz, Germany's former Chancellor, continues to make headlines even after stepping down from his role. According to reporting from multiple sources, Scholz has been actively engaged in international diplomacy and public health initiatives in recent weeks, marking a notable shift from his previous position of executive power.Most recently, Scholz participated in the World Health Summit in October 2025, where he appeared as a featured speaker under the theme "All for Health, Health for All." During this event, Germany announced significant pledges to global health efforts, including one billion...
2025-10-2903 minOlaf Scholz - Biography FlashOlaf Scholz: Ukraine Talks, Coalition Collapse | Biography FlashOlaf Scholz Biography Flash a weekly Biography.In the biographical whirlwind that is Olaf Scholz’s week, a post-chancellorship rarely looks so busy or consequential. The biggest story dominating German and indeed European headlines this weekend still circles around Scholz’s deep reflections on the Ukraine crisis. On the podcast Kaffee und Fluchen, Scholz revealed details of his private, often “friendly” conversations with Vladimir Putin during the challenging early days of the Ukraine conflict. He described how those talks, sometimes lengthy and intricate, always carried the unspoken tension of two leaders fully aware of each other’s game, with Schol...
2025-10-2603 minOlaf Scholz - Biography FlashOlaf Scholz: Putin Talks & Trump Hopes | Biography FlashOlaf Scholz Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Olaf Scholz just made his first real splash since leaving the chancellery by sitting down for a candid, low-key podcast called Kaffee und Fluchen. While major media outlets were left out in the cold, Scholz used the opportunity to revisit the heavy days of his tenure, focusing especially on his private conversations with Vladimir Putin throughout the Ukraine crisis. According to Scholz, these talks were performed in what he called a friendly yet clear-eyed tone. They were respectful, yes, but neither leader was confused about where the other stood. Scholz revealed...
2025-10-2203 minOlaf Scholz - Biography FlashOlaf Scholz: Zeitenwende Legacy | Biography FlashOlaf Scholz Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Olaf Scholz has had a momentous few days worthy of any highlight reel. As Germany’s outgoing chancellor, Scholz’s legacy is being rapidly sized up in headlines, especially after the opposition CDU/CSU clinched a decisive win in the German elections. According to the Kyiv Independent, Scholz had a final exchange with Ukraine’s President Zelensky, who publicly thanked him for Germany’s steadfast support, while both stressed the need for continued aid and efforts toward a just peace in Ukraine. As political winds shift, Scholz’s advocacy for security remains fr...
2025-10-1903 minOlaf Scholz - Biography FlashOlaf Scholz: Germany's Bridge Builder | Biography FlashOlaf Scholz Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Olaf Scholz has made headlines over the past few days as both his former policies and public legacy come under renewed scrutiny in Germany's rapidly shifting political landscape. One of the most significant stories, widely reported by Business Today and Daily Sabah, is the German parliament's recent rollback of the fast-track citizenship pathway—a policy originally spearheaded by Scholz's Social Democrat-led coalition to attract highly skilled immigrants and strengthen the workforce. While the conservative government scrapped the three-year option, the broader reforms Scholz introduced—like dual citizenship and a shortened five-year resi...
2025-10-1204 minOlaf Scholz - Biography FlashOlaf Scholz: Germany's Unfolding Political Drama | Biography FlashOlaf Scholz Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Only days after the collapse of my so-called traffic light coalition, I, Olaf Scholz, remain front and center in German and international headlines. Yesterday, in the Bundestag, I announced that I will seek a vote of confidence on December 16th—a critical procedural move that clears the path for snap elections in February, as reported by Arab News. This is in direct response to my coalition unraveling last week, following the dramatic late-night dismissal of Finance Minister Christian Lindner. The failure to reconcile economic recovery strategies within my coalition—SPD, Greens, and...
2025-10-0803 minOlaf Scholz - Biography FlashOlaf Scholz: Legacy on the Line | Biography FlashOlaf Scholz Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Olaf Scholz is facing a pivotal and turbulent period that could deeply shape his historical legacy. According to German Climate Finance’s recent analysis, just this week, the German government, led by Scholz through much of this decade, officially slashed development and climate aid in the 2025 budget, a stark departure from the ambitious six-billion-euro promise Scholz reaffirmed back at the 2022 G7 summit. While the government claims to have fulfilled its 2024 pledge, the sharp aid cuts now put that international climate promise virtually out of reach for the coming years. This financial ba...
2025-10-0503 minOlaf Scholz - Biography FlashBiography Flash: Olaf Scholz's Dramatic Gambit - Confidence Vote, Snap Elections, and Kosovo ControversyOlaf Scholz Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Olaf Scholz has made global headlines this week with some of the most consequential moments of his career. The biggest bombshell dropped today when Scholz announced in a dramatic speech before the Bundestag that he will seek a vote of confidence on December 16, opening the door for snap parliamentary elections in February. This follows the collapse of his three-party coalition last week after Scholz fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner in a late-night move that punctuated simmering disputes over how to address Germanys economic malaise. According to Arab News, Scholz has made...
2025-10-0103 minOlaf Scholz - Biography FlashBiography Flash: Olaf Scholz Faces Genocide Accusations, Early Election Gambit & Putin ShowdownOlaf Scholz Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Olaf Scholz dominated headlines again this week as he faced sharp questions about Germany’s global stance and his own looming political fate. In what became a defining moment for his biography, Scholz took the stage at a Berlin press conference and bluntly rejected accusations that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, insisting such grave labels should be reserved for legal findings in courtrooms and not for politicized headlines. According to The Jewish Standard and reports from multiple pro-Israel and human rights observers, Scholz defended Israel’s right to self-defense while urgi...
2025-09-2803 minOlaf Scholz - Biography FlashOlaf Scholz: Putin Call & Fiscal Legacy | Biography FlashOlaf Scholz Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Olaf Scholz, former German Chancellor, has made headlines over the past week primarily for his unexpected outreach and shifting political legacy as Germany navigates turbulent times. Perhaps the most biographically significant development: Scholz broke diplomatic ice by calling Vladimir Putin on November 15, the first such direct contact between a major Western leader and Putin in two years. According to Responsible Statecraft, Scholz’s message was uncompromising—he condemned Russia’s war in Ukraine, demanded troop withdrawal, and insisted Germany would continue supporting Ukraine for as long as necessary. Scholz emphasized to report...
2025-09-2403 minOlaf Scholz - Biography FlashOlaf Scholz: Controversy and Legacy | Biography FlashOlaf Scholz Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Olaf Scholz has been in the headlines again these past few days with several developments worthy of our Biography Flash spotlight. Scholz’s name surfaced publicly in relation to a major criminal complaint in Berlin. According to Anadolu Agency, a group of lawyers filed charges against Scholz, accusing him and other former officials of aiding and abetting genocide in Gaza, specifically citing the approval of hundreds of millions of euros in arms exports during his tenure. The complaint claims Scholz’s administration facilitated the supply of weapons used against Palestinian civilians, draw...
2025-09-2104 minOlaf Scholz - Biography FlashOlaf Scholz: Germany in Flux | Biography FlashOlaf Scholz Biography Flash a weekly Biography.German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has dominated headlines over the past few days with a series of dramatic political developments that could reshape his biography for years to come. According to Arab News, Scholz appeared before the Bundestag and made the unprecedented announcement that he will ask for a vote of confidence in December. This critical move, set for December 16, paves the way for early parliamentary elections in February after his three-party coalition government collapsed just last week. The coalition, led by Scholz’s Social Democrats alongside the Free Democrats and the Gr...
2025-09-1703 minOlaf Scholz - Biography FlashBiography Flash: Olaf Scholz's Legacy-Defining Week - Coalition Collapse, Putin Call, and Economic WoesOlaf Scholz Biography Flash a weekly Biography.It has been a historic and high-drama week for Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of Germany, leaving political observers and voters with plenty to talk about. The single biggest headline—reported in Responsible Statecraft and picked up widely—was the dramatic collapse of Scholz’s own governing coalition after months of rising tensions over Germany’s 2025 budget crisis. Scholz, in a bold and unusual move, announced the firing of Finance Minister Christian Lindner and confirmed the coalition’s end. This means Scholz is now head of a caretaker SPD-Green government through December until a vote of...
2025-09-1403 minOlaf Scholz - Biography FlashOlaf Scholz: Shaping Germany's Future | Biography FlashOlaf Scholz Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Olaf Scholz may be out of power, but his legacy and ongoing presence in German politics continue to make headlines. Just this week, Scholz made a rare and noteworthy public appearance at Gisma University of Applied Sciences in Potsdam, where he addressed Germany’s chronic skill shortage and the urgent need to attract more international talent. Scholz emphasized that Germany must break down language barriers for foreign professionals and create a more globally open society—a stance widely reported by the Gisma University press team and echoed in subsequent education and busi...
2025-09-1003 minOlaf Scholz - Biography FlashOlaf Scholz: Germany's Pivotal Chancellor | Biography FlashOlaf Scholz Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Olaf Scholz continues to be a figure of major historical interest in Germany and on the world stage, despite leaving the chancellorship in May 2025 when Friedrich Merz took office. Since stepping down, Scholz’s public activity and direct political influence have naturally diminished, but he remains in headlines and discussions about Germany’s recent history and its role in global affairs. Just this week, Scholz’s legacy came into sharp focus in several ways. For instance, The Legion magazine published an analysis of how Scholz reacted to the Russian invasion of Ukrain...
2025-09-0703 minOlaf Scholz - Biography FlashOlaf Scholz's Lingering Legacy | Biography FlashOlaf Scholz’s recent days have seen his biography cast in a distinctly post-chancellorship light, yet his influence and the ripples of his era are front and center in German and European political discourse. Just this week, Brussels Signal drew a sharp comparison between current Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s faltering popularity and Scholz’s own tenure, underscoring that, even in Scholz’s first 100 days, satisfaction with his leadership significantly outpolled current sentiment for Merz. That kind of retrospective approval has been echoing in political chatter, with many commentators and social media users openly nostalgic for Scholz’s steadier, if sometimes criticized...
2025-09-0604 minOlaf Scholz - Biography FlashOlaf Scholz: From Hamburg Politician to German Chancellor, Navigating Crisis and Change in Modern European Politics# From Labor Lawyer to German Chancellor: The Rise of Olaf ScholzDiscover the remarkable journey of Olaf Scholz, from his early days as a labor lawyer to becoming Germany's ninth postwar Chancellor. This episode explores Scholz's evolution from a young Marxist SPD member to a pragmatic centrist who led Germany through multiple crises. Learn about his educational background, political ascension through Hamburg politics, and his pivotal role as Finance Minister during the COVID-19 pandemic. We examine his "Scholzomat" leadership style, the historic "traffic light coalition," and his Zeitenwende policy responding to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This comprehensive biography...
2025-09-0607 minOlaf Scholz - Biography Flash"Uncover the rise of Germany's Chancellor: Olaf Scholz's remarkable journey from lawyer to leader."Are you fascinated by the intricate world of European politics? Do you want to understand the man steering Germany through some of the most challenging times in recent history? Then you need to tune in to Olaf Scholz Biography Flash, the podcast that brings you closer to one of Europe's most influential leaders.From his humble beginnings in Hamburg to becoming Germany's Chancellor, Olaf Scholz's journey is nothing short of remarkable. Our podcast doesn't just tell you the basic facts. We dive deep into the pivotal moments that shaped him, the decisions that defined his career, and the...
2025-09-0602 min
Européen de la semaineAllemagne: clap de fin pour Olaf Scholz (rediffusion)Dimanche 23 février, les électeurs allemands voteront dans le cadre des élections fédérales anticipées suite à l'éclatement de la coalition « feu tricolore » emmenée par Olaf Scholz. Un scrutin qui pourrait bien rester dans les annales de la politique allemande, car si l'on en croit les sondages, l'AfD, l'Alternative pour l'Allemagne, formation d'extrême droite, pourrait devenir la deuxième force politique du pays. Un changement brutal après la chute du gouvernement d'Olaf Scholz, tête de liste du parti social-démocrate pour ces élections, pris de cours durant son mandat par un contexte géopolitique aux multip...
2025-08-0804 min
Was jetzt?Abschied von Olaf ScholzDeutschland steht vor dem Regierungswechsel: Am Montag unterzeichnen Union und SPD ihren Koalitionsvertrag, ehe am Tag darauf CDU-Chef Friedrich Merz im Bundestag zum neuen Bundeskanzler gewählt werden soll. Ebenfalls am Montag wollen die Sozialdemokraten ihre Minister für das neue Kabinett vorstellen. Am Abend dann wird der scheidende Kanzler Olaf Scholz mit einem Großen Zapfenstreich offiziell verabschiedet. Gut drei Jahre dauerte seine Amtszeit und ist damit eine der kürzesten in der Geschichte der Bundesrepublik. Doch was bleibt von seiner Kanzlerschaft? Eva Ricarda Lautsch, Politikredakteurin bei ZEIT ONLINE, zieht im Nachrichtenpodcast Bilanz.Nach dem Stromausfall in Sp...
2025-05-0512 min
RadiofeatureOlaf Scholz, Kanzler der wenigen Worte - aus dem KanzlercastOlaf Scholz wird kurz nach seinem Start zum Kriegskanzler. Und liefert die passenden Worte zur Zeit: Zeitenwende. Doppelwumms. Doch wie gut muss ein Kanzler seine Entscheidungen erklären? Wie wenig Kommunikation kann sich jemand im wichtigsten politischen Amt Deutschlands heute noch leisten?Das Radiofeature bringt eine Folge vom "Kanzlercast". Die acht Kanzler und die eine Kanzlerin haben die Bundesrepublik Deutschland geprägt. Der Kanzlercast erzählt ihre Geschichte. In der ARD Audiothek finden sie alle Folgen:https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/kanzlercast/92119936/
Olaf Scholz hat viele Gesichter: Vom Juso-Rebell zum Kanzler der "Zeitenwende". Die...
2025-02-2843 min
KanzlercastOlaf Scholz – Kanzler der wenigen WorteOlaf Scholz wird kurz nach seinem Start zum Kriegskanzler. Und liefert die passenden Worte zur Zeit: Zeitenwende. Doppelwumms. Doch wie gut muss ein Kanzler seine Entscheidungen erklären? Wie wenig Kommunikation kann sich jemand im wichtigsten politischen Amt Deutschlands heute noch leisten?
Unser Video-Tipp: Die Dokuserie "Olaf Scholz - Schicksalsjahre eines Kanzlers" erzählt von den Schicksalsmomenten einer Politiker-Karriere - jetzt in der ARD Mediathek streamen:
https://1.ard.de/olaf-scholz-schicksalsjahre?p=kanzlercastUnterschiedliche Perspektiven auf Politik und Gesellschaft hört ihr im Podcast "Politikum: https://1.ard.de/politikum-der-meinungspodcast
Euch interessiert, welche politischen Entscheidungen unser Leben bis...
2025-02-0742 min
0630 - der News-PodcastEure Fragen an den SPD-Spitzenkandidaten Olaf Scholz zur BundestagswahlAuf einen Döner mit Olaf Scholz: Caro und Robert haben ihre Mittagspause in Gelsenkirchen verbracht. An der 0630-Dönerbude treffen wir die Spitzenkandidat:innen der Bundestagswahl und sprechen mit ihnen über die Themen, die euch vor der Wahl am meisten interessieren.
Wir stellen den Politiker:innen eure Fragen. 0630-Hörer Muizz möchte zum Beispiel wissen, was dafür gemacht wird, damit der Einkauf im Supermarkt wieder günstiger wird statt teurer. Und Habib aus der Community fragt, warum Menschen mit einem ausländischen Pass, die kriminell werden, in Deutschland bleiben dürfen.
Was Olaf Scholz dazu sagt, hört ihr in...
2025-02-0530 min
Entscheider treffen Haider - die Erfolgsgeheimnisse der MacherOlaf Scholz: Was war das?In der Woche nach dem „Tabubruch“ und dem gescheiterten Versuch von Friedrich Merz, ein neues Migrations-Gesetz durch den Bundestag zu bringen, ist der Mann zu Gast, der diesem Podcast den Namen gibt: Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz stellte sich live vor rund 700 Zuschauern im Hamburger Thalia Theater den Fragen von Lars Haider, Gastgeber des „Scholz-Updates“ und Chefredakteur des Hamburger Abendblatts. Die entscheidenden Fragen des Gesprächs: Was war das, was wir am Mittwoch und Freitag im Bundestag erlebt haben? Warum hat Friedrich Merz wenige Wochen vor der Bundestagswahl diesen Weg gewählt, obwohl er als Sieger festzustehen scheint? Wie schwer wird jetzt eine...
2025-02-011h 22
Rambo Zambo – Der Merz-PodcastOlaf Scholz: Was war das?In der Woche nach dem „Tabubruch“ und dem gescheiterten Versuch von Friedrich Merz, ein neues Migrations-Gesetz durch den Bundestag zu bringen, ist der Mann zu Gast, der diesem Podcast den Namen gibt: Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz stellte sich live vor rund 700 Zuschauern im Hamburger Thalia Theater den Fragen von Lars Haider, Gastgeber des „Scholz-Updates“ und Chefredakteur des Hamburger Abendblatts. Die entscheidenden Fragen des Gesprächs: Was war das, was wir am Mittwoch und Freitag im Bundestag erlebt haben? Warum hat Friedrich Merz wenige Wochen vor der Bundestagswahl diesen Weg gewählt, obwohl er als Sieger festzustehen scheint? Wie schwer wird jetzt eine...
2025-02-011h 22
Alles gesagt?Olaf Scholz, welche Fehler haben Sie gemacht?Er ist der neunte Bundeskanzler der Bundesrepublik Deutschland und Kanzlerkandidat der SPD: Olaf Scholz ist 3 Stunden und 46 Minuten zu Gast bei "Alles gesagt?". Diese Folge des unendlichen Podcasts wurde am 30. Januar 2025 aufgenommen – einen Tag nach der historischen Abstimmung im Bundestag, bei der die CDU einen Antrag erstmals auch mit Stimmen der AfD durchgesetzt hat.Olaf Scholz spricht über seine Fehler als Regierungschef, über die Zukunft der Rente, über seine Migrations- und Wirtschaftspolitik, die Rolle der SPD als Volkspartei, das Erbe der Agenda 2010, seine Rolle im Cum-Ex-Skandal. Und über sein Verhältnis zu Angela Merkel, Friedrich Merz und Christi...
2025-01-313h 46
Politik mit Anne WillWarum treten Sie nochmal an? Mit Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz (SPD)
Olaf Scholz will es noch einmal so machen wie 2021: Im Wahlkampf die Wende schaffen, die Union überholen und Kanzler werden. Doch kurz vor der Bundestagswahl 2025 steht er gewaltig unter Druck. In den Umfragen liegt er weit zurück und CDU-Kanzlerkandidat Friedrich Merz treibt den Noch-Kanzler seit der Gewalttat von Aschaffenburg in der Migrationsdebatte vor sich her.
Zur Bilanz von Olaf Scholz’ nicht vollendeter Amtszeit gehört eine ständig streitende Regierung, die sich gegenseitig blockiert und daran scheitert, ihre Erfolge an die Bevölkerung zu vermitteln - aber auch historisch schlechte Wahlergebnisse der SPD und schließlich die verl...
2025-01-2957 min
Rambo Zambo – Der Merz-PodcastWolfgang Schmidt: „Das hat Olaf Scholz geschadet“Drei Jahre lang hat er vor allem hinter den Kulissen der großen Politik gearbeitet, öffentlich äußerte sich Wolfgang Schmidt so gut wie nicht. Nun hat der Kanzleramtsminister und engste Vertraute von Olaf Scholz, die beiden arbeiten seit 2002 zusammen, sein erstes großes Interview geben – und im Abendblatt-Podcast „Entscheider treffen Haider“ auch erklärt, warum er anders als seine Vorgänger Helge Braun und Peter Altmeier (beide CDU) die Arbeit des Kanzlers nicht in Talkshows oder anderswo erklärt hat: „Ich habe mir das sehr genau überlegt, und mich an Vorbildern orientiert. Das waren insbesondere Thomas de Maiziere, der bei Angela Me...
2025-01-1448 min
MUT - Der Deutschland Talk mit Tijen OnaranWarum braucht Deutschland Sie noch einmal als Kanzler, Olaf Scholz?In Olaf Scholz' Regierungszeit fallen eine Rezession, Firmenpleiten, Höhenflüge für Populisten und nicht zuletzt eine massive Regierungskrise. Trotzdem will er nochmal Kanzler werden. Im „MUT-Talk“ erklärt Scholz, warum Deutschland ihn nochmal braucht - und was er im Fall eines Sieges anders machen wird.
Im Video-Podcast „MUT – der Deutschland-Talk“ mit Unternehmerin Tijen Onaran prognostiziert der Kanzler selbstbewusst, dass seine Partei die Wahl gewinnen werde – trotz Umfragen, die die SPD weit hinter der Union und der AfD sehen.
Auf die Frage, wann er als Kanzler Mut gebraucht habe, antwortet Scholz: „Zum Beispiel nach dem fu...
2025-01-1447 min
Und was machst du am Wochenende?Olaf Scholz hält sich zu Hause an den Rat von Lagerfeld und ist von Natur aus LangschläferIn der 180. Folge von "Und was machst du am Wochenende?" ist Olaf Scholz zu Gast. Er wurde 1958 in Osnabrück geboren und ist in Hamburg aufgewachsen. Er war Erster Bürgermeister seiner Stadt Hamburg, Bundesarbeits- und Bundesfinanzminister, SPD-Generalsekretär und Vizekanzler. Seit 2021 ist er Bundeskanzler der Bundesrepublik. Wenn er ein Wochenende hat, beginnt es am Freitagabend: "Wenn ich nach Hause komme, ziehe ich mich sofort um, das ist das erste, dann trage ich eine Variante von Jeans." Keine Jogginghose? "Keine Jogginghose. Da halte ich mich ganz an Karl Lagerfeld. Ich will nicht sagen, dass er recht hat, aber...
2024-12-2659 min
Lage der Nation - der Politik-Podcast aus BerlinInterview: Olaf Scholz, Bundeskanzler
In der „Lage der Nation“ kehren der Journalist Philip Banse und der Jurist Ulf Buermeyer einmal in der Woche die politischen Ereignisse hierzulande und in der Welt zusammen, so diese sie interessieren und sie sie für relevant halten.
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