Wolfgang Schmidt is Olaf Scholz’s closest confidante. As head of the chancellery, he is supposed to hold the coalition together – actually. About a man who is just reaching his limits.
He doesn’t take any breaks at the moment, hardly any rest, not even with casual appointments, like the other day: the federal government’s open house. People stream into the Chancellery, there is ice cream and drinks, the Chancellor’s helicopter is ready for inspection. A festival with summery lightness. Wolfgang Schmidt? Rush through the scenery for 90 minutes.
He discusses on stage. He is talking to a group of federal police officers. He stops at a stand with chancellery employees, takes photos in front of a copy of the European Championship trophy, and explains to visitors how cabinet meetings work. In between, Bruno Kahl stands in front of him, the president of the Federal Intelligence Service, the top secret bearer of the republic.
“And?” asks Kahl. “A week back, and already fully in again, huh?”
“Yeah,” says Schmidt. “I already worked through a lot in advance. Vacation is more of a theoretical concept right now.” departure.
Source: Stern
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