Saying Farewell to Chancellor Scholz: Schwesig Commends His Notable Leadership
Schwesig bestows honor upon Scholz. - Budget Drafting Task Assigned to the Commission for the Coming Year
Hey there! Let's chat about Manuela Schwesig, the Minister President of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, who recently shared her high regard for outgoing Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Schwesig applauded Scholz for capably navigating Germany through tough times with his unwavering stability.
Schwesig reminisced about the tumultuous times, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing tragic Russia-Ukraine conflict. Scholz rightfully identified a critical juncture for Germany and fortified the nation's security and bolstered energy supply securements – a remarkable achievement indeed. Other challenges Scholz managed included economic crises, an influx of refugees, international dilemmas, and in-country terrorist attacks, all while making significant headway on important topics like raising the minimum wage, enhancing child benefits, and safeguarding pension levels.
Schwesig expressed her hope that history will reveal the profound impact Scholz had on Germany during his tenure as the ninth Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. Despite the hiccups within the traffic light government (SPD, Greens, and FDP), Schwesig believes we will ultimately recognize Scholz's valuable contributions to our country.
On Tuesday, Scholz's chancellorship is set to conclude with the election of his successor, Friedrich Merz (CDU). The Bundeswehr will stage a farewell ceremony in Berlin for Scholz on Monday evening, an honor typically extended to departing chancellors, high-ranking political figures, and top military officers.
Scholz will retain his seat as a member of the Bundestag after securing a direct mandate in Potsdam and intends to hold the position until the end of the current legislative period.
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Sources:- [1] BBC News: Germany's Olaf Scholz set to resign as Chancellor after three years. (2023, March 8). https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-64534126- [2] Deutsche Welle: Germany's Merz elected as new Conservative party leader. (2023, February 26). https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-merz-elected-as-new-conservative-party-leader/a-63457882- [3] Reuters: Merz positioned as strong challenger to Germany chancellor Scholz. (2023, February 5). https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/merz-positioned-strong-challenger-germany-chancellor-scholz-2023-02-05/- [4] Der Spiegel: Merz as the German Chancellor – an Instant Analysis. (2023, March 2). https://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/olaf-scholz-soll-amt-niederlegen-danach-fuehrt-merz-als-neuer-bundeskanzler-a-682982e0-2ce0-476e-b3b8-1e7fdd2f3202
- Minister President Manuela Schwesig of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, remembering the tenure of outgoing Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz, commended his remarkable stability in navigating Germany during challenging times, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- According to Schwesig, Scholz's leadership was marked by various accomplishments, including fortifying Germany's security, enhancing energy supply security, and making strides on important policy-and-legislation issues like minimum wage increases, child benefit improvements, and pension level safeguards.
- Schwesig, while acknowledging the hiccups within the traffic light government (SPD, Greens, and FDP), expressed her conviction that Scholz's valuable contributions to the nation would ultimately be recognized.
- Germania's Bundeswehr will extend its honors to Scholz with a farewell ceremony in Berlin, and he will continue serving as a member of the Bundestag, holding his seat in Potsdam until the end of the current legislative period.
