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Wolfgang Schäuble

Wolfgang Schäuble, a member of the Christian Democrats, was one of Germany's most influential politicians. His roles included minister of interior, finance minister and, finally, president of the German parliament.

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May 14, 2024

Grave of German politician Wolfgang Schäuble desecrated

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Wolfgang Schäuble: A veteran heavyweight of German politics

Wolfgang Schäuble: A veteran heavyweight of German politics

Wolfgang Schäuble, a politician with passion and a Protestant sense of duty, shaped German politics for half a century.
PoliticsDecember 27, 2023
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'Father of the black zero': Germany's love affair with austerity

'Father of the black zero': Germany's love affair with austerity

Wolfgang Schäuble was "the face" of the black zero, the symbol of Germany's obsession with a balanced budget.
PoliticsDecember 27, 20237 images
A bird's-eye view of the Bundestag's plenary on October 26, 2021

Germany begins new parliamentary era

Germany begins new parliamentary era

The Bundestag's 20th legislative period has begun with the largest and most diverse German parliament in history.
PoliticsOctober 26, 2021
Deutschland Bürgerrat, Mehr Demokratie e.V.

Long live democracy

Long live democracy

Populists endanger democracy. Increased civic participation could reverse the current trend.
PoliticsJanuary 18, 2021
Screenshot DW Interview mit Wofgang Schäuble

'We need better cooperation with Russia'

'We need better cooperation with Russia'

30 years ago, Wolfgang Schäuble helped negotiate German reunification. He speaks to DW about his memories.
HistoryOctober 1, 2020
Wolfgang Schäuble

German parliament leader urges EU economic union 

German parliament leader urges EU economic union 

Wolfgan Schäuble said the EU would be stronger today if it had established a "prevailing" monetary fund.
PoliticsJuly 6, 2020
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