Olaf Scholz
Diplomacy
Greek Finance Minister in 'Good Talks' with German Counterpart
There was a reported "positive atmosphere" in Berlin on Friday as Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos met recently installed German counterpart Olaf Scholz.
Germany's finance ministry took to social media to describe the meeting as: "Good talks toward a new...
Economy
German Optimism about Greece’s Reform Path
Germany’s finance minister Olaf Scholz expressed optimism that Greece will complete the necessary reforms which will open the road to debt relief.
In his first major interview since assuming office, the center-left finance minister vowed to remain in dialogue with...
Economy
SPD’s Scholz Bags German Finance Post, Raising Greek Hopes of Debt Relief
Greek hopes of debt relief were strengthened on Wednesday with the likely appointment of a center-left finance minister in Berlin, as German politicians finally agreed on a new grand-coalition government.
After more than four months of deadlock, Chancellor Angela Merkel will remain...