Happy birthday! Olaf Scholz turns 68 today

Former German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is celebrating his 68th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Olaf Scholz has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 68th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Scholz, a cultural icon

Born in Osnabrück on June 14, 1958, Olaf Scholz's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in German history. Scholz's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Olaf hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Olaf Scholz as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 68.

Happy Birthday, Olaf, you're the best!

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