Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder Hospitalized for Burnout

The 80-year-old, criticized for his ties to Russia, misses inquiry into Nord Stream 2 pipeline over health concerns.

Gerhard Schröder, Germany's former chancellor, is undergoing clinical treatment for severe burnout, according to his doctor and lawyer.
Symptoms include profound exhaustion, lack of energy, memory issues, and sleep disorders, with his condition deemed incompatible with prolonged public questioning.
Schröder has faced intense criticism for his close ties to Russia and his role in promoting the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project, which was halted following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
He was scheduled to testify in a parliamentary inquiry in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania regarding the pipeline's development but has now postponed his appearance to March due to health issues.
Despite estrangement from Germany's political establishment, Schröder remains controversial for his reluctance to fully distance himself from Russian President Vladimir Putin.