Olaf Scholz
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Olaf Scholz was born on June 14, 1958, in Osnabrück [1][2][3][4][5]. He is a German citizen [5] whose native language is German . Scholz works as a politician and lawyer [6][5], operating within the field of politics and political activity [7]. He received his education at the University of Hamburg .
His political career includes serving as a member of the German Bundestag from 1998 to 2001 and again from 2002 to 2005 [2][8]. He held the position of Federal Minister of Labour and Social Affairs from 2007 to 2009 [2][8]. Later, he served as the First Mayor of Hamburg from 2011 to 2018 [2][8]. His work has been recognized with awards including the Time 100 and Global Citizen Awards [9][10][11].
Scholz has been married to Britta Ernst since 1998 [5]. His siblings are Jens Scholz and Ingo Scholz [5].
Key Facts
- Father: Gerhard Scholz[6]
- Mother: Christel Scholz[7]
- Spouse: Britta Ernst[8]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[9]
- Native language: German[10]
- Field of work: politics[11], political activity[12]
- Position held: member of the Hamburg Parliament[13], member of the German Bundestag[14]
- Award received: Time 100[15], Global Citizen Awards[16]
- Religion or worldview: irreligion[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Member of political party: Social Democratic Party of Germany[19]
- Part of: First Merkel cabinet[20], Fourth Merkel cabinet[21], Scholz cabinet[22]
- Commons category: Olaf Scholz[23]
- Catalog code: 11003231[24]
- Residence: Rahlstedt[25], Potsdam[26]
- Family name: Scholz[27]
- Given name: Olaf[28]
- Official website: https://olaf-scholz.spd.de[29], https://olaf-scholz.spd.de/start[30]
- Topic's main category: Category:Olaf Scholz[31]
- Commons gallery: Olaf Scholz[32]
- Work location: Bonn[33], Berlin[34], Hamburg[35]
- Described at URL: https://baike.sogou.com/v171139641.htm[36]
- Partner in business or sport: Werner Rätz[37]
- Participant in: 2012 German presidential election[38], 2009 German presidential election[39], 2004 German presidential election[40], 2010 German presidential election[41], list of participants in the coalition talks between the CDU/CSU and SPD in 2013[42], 1999 German presidential election[43], 2017 German presidential election[44], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2020[45], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023[46]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[47], English[48]
Why It Matters
Olaf Scholz has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
Works attributed to him include Zeitenwende speech[51], an oration[52], in Germany[53].
FAQs
Where was Olaf Scholz born?
Olaf Scholz's place of birth was Osnabrück[2].
Who were Olaf Scholz's parents?
Olaf Scholz's father was Gerhard Scholz[6]. Olaf Scholz's mother was Christel Scholz[7].
Who was Olaf Scholz married to?
Olaf Scholz's spouses include Britta Ernst[8].
What did Olaf Scholz do for work?
Olaf Scholz worked as a politician[3] and lawyer[4].
What awards did Olaf Scholz receive?
Honors received include Time 100[15] and Global Citizen Awards[16].