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Olaf Scholz Concludes Final Cabinet Meeting as Caretaker Chancellor

The 131st session of Scholz’s government approved a pension hike, marking the end of his tenure ahead of Friedrich Merz’s election next week.

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Olaf Scholz
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Overview

  • The caretaker Bundeskabinett, led by Olaf Scholz, held its 131st and final meeting in Berlin on April 30, 2025.
  • A 3.74% pension increase, effective July 1, 2025, was approved during the session, reflecting Scholz’s commitment to social policy.
  • The meeting was described as “hanseatisch nüchtern,” with no gifts, rituals, or emotional farewells, aligning with Scholz’s understated leadership style.
  • Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck was absent due to illness, with Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock representing the Greens in the closing remarks.
  • Scholz will remain in the Bundestag as a directly elected member for Potsdam, while Friedrich Merz is set to take office following his election on May 6, 2025.