Federal Chancellor Scholz met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Frankfurt am Main. Scholz also opened the international radio exhibition IFA and met with citizens in Berlin for the Chancellor Dialogue. The Federal Chancellor’s week in pictures.
Berlin, 03 September 2024: Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz received Vladimir Kara-Murza on Tuesday. The Russian-British politician and journalist is among those released from prison in Russia during an exchange of prisoners between Russia and Western states.
Berlin, 04 September 2024: In the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, the Federal Government decided, among other things, to strengthen electromobility with tax advantages. For example, companies are now to benefit from a special tax write-off for fully electric and emission-free vehicles.
Todendorf, 04 September 2024: It is no exaggeration to say that the preservation of security and peace in Europe is at stake here. This is what the Federal Chancellor, shown here with Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, had to say about the commissioning of the first air defence system in the Federal Armed Forces.
In the evening, Scholz answered citizens’ questions in Berlin. Topics of the 16th Chancellor Dialogue included the state elections in Saxony and Thuringia, support for Ukraine, migration and the housing market situation.
Berlin, 05 September 2024: The IFA brings together over 1,800 global exhibitors and more than 180,000 visitors from 139 countries. The Federal Chancellor came to the opening of the high-tech exhibition in the evening.
Berlin, 06 September 2024: On Friday, the Federal Chancellor took a tour of the IFA exhibition grounds. He was accompanied by Berlin’s Mayor, Kai Wegner, and Senator for Economy Franziska Giffey.
In the afternoon, he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Frankfurt Airport.
In the evening, the Federal Chancellor was awaited in Evian-les Bains on Lake Geneva by the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, for the German-French Business Meeting.
Germany and France are outstanding trade partners for each other in Europe. These meetings have taken place since 1992.
Schwielowsee, 08 September 2024: With a summery backdrop, the Federal Chancellor awaited questions during the ZDF summer interview.