# Olaf Scholz - Federal Chancellor

URL: https://germany-history.com/rulers/olaf-scholz
Reign: 2021–2025
Born-Died: 1958 - Living
Dynasty: SPD
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olaf_Scholz

Led the traffic-light coalition and proclaimed the Zeitenwende after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Angela Merkel](https://germany-history.com/rulers/angela-merkel)
- Succeeded by: [Friedrich Merz](https://germany-history.com/rulers/friedrich-merz)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 2021 - [Scholz and the Traffic Light](https://germany-history.com/timeline/2021-scholz-and-the-traffic-light)
- 2022 - [Zeitenwende](https://germany-history.com/timeline/2022-zeitenwende)
- 2025 - [Federal Election](https://germany-history.com/timeline/2025-federal-election)
- 2025 - [Merz Becomes Chancellor](https://germany-history.com/timeline/2025-merz-becomes-chancellor)