Gerhard Schroeder

Olaf Scholz became Germany's ninth post-World War II chancellor on Dec. 8, opening a new era for the European Union's most populous nation and largest economy after Angela Merkel's 16-year tenure.

With a hit by the "godmother of punk" Nina Hagen, Germany's military saluted a visibly moved Angela Merkel during a ceremonial farewell on Dec. 2, just a week before she is due to bow out of politics after 16 years in office.

The conference gathers leading world innovators, scientists, business leaders and artists, who are presenting the ideas of the new era in an inspirational way.

Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder hit back at those criticising him for taking a job at a Russian energy company, saying some of his critics wanted to push Germany into a "new Cold War."

The critics include his successor as chancellor, Angela Merkel, who is campaigning to win her fourth term in elections to be held Sept. 24.

Russia has nominated former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder to the board of its biggest oil producer Rosneft as an independent director, according to a government decree published late on Aug. 11.

In an interview with the German Zeit on the first week of July, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said he had no problem with German Chancellor Angela Merkel but missed the years when Germany was led by Gerhard Schroeder.

A reception on the occasion of the assuming of the Serbian presidency by Aleksandar Vucic will start at 18:00 hours CET in the Palace of Serbia in New Belgrade.

Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic and SNS presidential candidate has urged citizens to vote on April 2 "according to their conscience."

Speaking for TV Pink late on Monday, Vucic reacted strongly to criticism of his decision to invite former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder to Belgrade on March 24.

Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic and SNS presidential candidate has urged citizens to vote on April 2 "according to their conscience."

The SNS will hold a rally in Belgrade's Kombank Arena venue in support of its leader and the presidential candidate of the ruling coalition, Aleksandar Vucic.