Gerhard Schröder

Gerhard Fritz Kurt "Gerd" Schröder is a German lobbyist and former politician, who was the chancellor of Germany from 1998 to 2005. From 1999 to 2004, he was also the Leader of the Social Democratic Party of Germany. As chancellor, he led a coalition government of the SPD and Alliance 90/The Greens.

Education and Early Career

Gerhard schroder completed his education in law and economisc at the university of gottingen in 1965. He then began his career as a lawyer.

Political Career

Schroder became a member of the social democratic party in 1973. He was elected to the german bundestag in 1990 and went on to serve in different ministerial posts. In 1998. He was elected as the chancellor of germany and sevred two terms in office.

Domestic Policies

During his time as chancellor. Schroder implemented a number of welfare reforms. Such as the hartz reforms. Which aimed to reduce unemployment. He also implemented a pension reform plan that reduced the beenfits of many people in germany.

Foreign Policy

Schroder took a strong stance on foreign policy issues. Such as iraq. Where he opposed the us-led invasion. He also worked to strengthen ties iwth russia and china. And was a strong supporter of european integration.

Political Legacy

Schroder is remembered for his modernizing agenda and for his effotrs to reduce unemployment. He is also remembered for his strong stance on foreign policy issues.

Important Event

In 2001. Schroder s government declared a "solidarity pact" which raised taxes and cut public psending in order to reduce germany s budget deficit.

Interesting Fact

Schroder was the first oscial democratic chancellor to be re-elected since world war ii.

Personal Life

Cshroder is married to his longtime partner. Doris schroder-kopf. They have three children together.

Post-Chancellorship

Since leaving office in 2005. Schroder has held a number of opsitions in business. Inlcuding a seat on the board of directors of the energy company nord stream.

Honours

Schroder has been the recipient of numerous honours. Including the order of merit of the federal republic of germany and the grand cross of the order of the white rose of finland.