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Olaf Scholz is a German politician and member of the Social Democratic Party, or SPD, who served as Germany’s federal chancellor from December 2021 until May 2025. He led the federal traffic-light coalition formed by the SPD, Alliance 90/The Greens, and the Free Democratic Party. Before becoming chancellor, Scholz served as mayor of Hamburg and as federal minister of finance, and he was succeeded by Friedrich Merz.
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Who is Olaf Scholz?
Olaf Scholz is a German politician from the Social Democratic Party, or SPD. He served as Germany's federal chancellor from December 2021 until May 2025.
Which coalition did Olaf Scholz lead?
Scholz led Germany's federal traffic-light coalition. It brought together the SPD, Alliance 90/The Greens, and the Free Democratic Party, or FDP.
When did Olaf Scholz become German chancellor?
He became chancellor in December 2021. His government followed the long chancellorship of Angela Merkel.
What does the term traffic-light coalition mean in Germany?
It refers to the coalition colors of the SPD, Greens, and FDP: red, green, and yellow. The name describes the three-party government led by Scholz after the 2021 federal election.
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