In Scholz's case, the Finance Ministry has said the former chancellor's work is likely to be especially vital because Russia's all-out war in Ukraine began during his tenure.

Ex-Chancellor Olaf Scholz is to receive a state-paid office with a staff of eight. Opposition parties say this is too much. Parties of the far-left and far-right in Germany are criticizing the ...

Ex-Chancellor Olaf Scholz is to receive a state-paid office with a staff of eight. Opposition parties say this is too much.

Kenya's President William Ruto attends a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the chancellery in Berlin, Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.

Olaf Scholz reflected on his years in government as the Social Democratic Party congress bids farewell to the former ...