Olaf Scholz
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1975
Joins Young Socialists
Active in the Young Socialists (Jusos) until 1989.
1985
Graduates from University of Hamburg
Graduated with a degree in Law.
1989
Leaves Young Socialists
End of involvement in Young Socialists (Jusos).
1998
Member of the Bundestag
Served as a member of the Bundestag until 2001.
2001
Senator for the Interior of Hamburg
Briefly held position as Senator.
2002
Returns to Bundestag
Served in the Bundestag until 2011.
2007
Minister of Labour and Social Affairs
Appointed Minister until 2009.
2009
End as Minister of Labour and Social Affairs
End of term as Minister.
2011
First Mayor of Hamburg
Served as First Mayor of Hamburg until 2018.
2018
Vice-Chancellor and Minister of Finance
Assumed roles in Merkel's fourth cabinet in March.
2019
SPD Co-Leadership Candidacy
Ran for co-leadership of the SPD unsuccessfully.
2021
SPD Chancellor Candidate
Nominated as SPD candidate for Chancellor.
2021
Chancellor of Germany
Became Chancellor in December, leading a coalition government.
2025
Expected SPD Candidate
Expected to be the SPD candidate for Chancellor in the federal elections.