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Here is a whirlwind flash of everything Olaf Scholz has been up to in just the past few days, with an eye on what matters most for his biography and the headlines.
In the immediate aftermath of his tenure as German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz continues to dominate headlines over the fallout from the collapse of his government. According to Die Zeit and repeatedly reported by EADaily and Gazeta Express, Scholz has openly confirmed that the final straw was coalition infighting about Germany’s Ukraine policy, specifically whether to commit an additional 15 billion euros to financing support for Kyiv and Ukrainians in Germany. Scholz told Die Zeit that he could not back further support for Ukraine if it meant sacrificing German pensions, health care, and social cohesion. He insisted the government’s failure to reach a budget compromise, compounded by the difficulties with the Free Democrats and their former finance minister Christian Lindner, forced his hand. Adding a historical footnote, Scholz highlighted that—somewhat ironically—the Bundestag later approved an easing of the debt brake to allow more spending, something his own coalition could never agree on.
On the international stage, Scholz stirred up diplomatic intrigue last week by being the first major Western leader in almost two years to call Vladimir Putin. According to Responsible Statecraft, Scholz’s message was unequivocal: he condemned the invasion, demanded Russian withdrawal, and told Putin that Germany and the West’s support for Ukraine remained steadfast. This call, however, was seen by other Western allies—most vocally Ukraine’s President Zelensky—as risky, potentially opening diplomatic doors to Putin that Western leaders had tried to keep firmly shut. Scholz replied that he was acting in coordination with other allies, countering suggestions he was freelancing.
A brief glance at social media and European media coverage reveals both support and frustration swirling around Scholz. On X and German talk shows, he’s been cast as principled but stubborn, with commentators engaging in heated debate about whether his fiscal caution was prudent statesmanship or short-sightedness. As for business ties, Scholz’s legacy remains entwined with Germany’s green partnership with India and the earlier approval of the Arrow 3 missile defense deal with Israel, underlining his push for closer strategic and security relationships beyond the EU.
While Scholz has stepped out of the government spotlight, his appearances—especially in interviews around coalition politics—keep sparking new debates on Germany’s readiness to lead on European security, and on how much fiscal restraint is right in an age of war. As of today, there have been no viral new public appearances or surprise business ventures, but trust that any mood Scherz posts or senior-level consultations he joins will be quickly noticed and dissected in the ever-watchful German press.
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