Gerhard Schröder was the seventh Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, a position he held from 1998 to 2005. His chancellorship was marked by extensive social and regulatory reforms, as well as a growing awareness of Germany's global responsibility. After he left political office, he resumed his work as a lawyer in a private firm in Hanover and accepted a number of honorary positions.

Gerhard Schröder ist ein ehemaliger deutscher Politiker. Er war von 1990 bis 1998 Ministerpräsident von Niedersachsen und von Oktober 1998 bis November 2005 in einer Regierungskoalition mit Bündnis 90/Die Grünen der siebte Bundeskanzler Deutschlands