2023-06-13 13:52:00
Olaf Scholz became the first chancellor of Germany to visit the International Philosophy Festival, which takes place annually in Cologne, this year – from 6 to 23 June. Scholz, he says, loves to read philosophical books, including modern authors: the American Michael Sandel and the Frenchman Didier Eribon. On Monday, June 12, the German chancellor philosophized as part of the festival podium discussion.
The main question phil.COLOGNE
How and by whom should a person work so that he has the time and desire to be interested in politics and take an active part in public life, that is, to take the initiative into his own hands for the sake of his own happiness in the future? And how to avoid the so-called “Politikverdrossenheit” – the lack of interest in politics among the population of the country? The German Chancellor was asked about this during the discussion.
Olaf Scholz is sure that every individual can take part in political life. Do I need to study further for this? “No,” said the Chancellor. Moreover, it doesn’t matter what exactly a person was or is doing: the experience of a lawyer or journalist is no more valuable than the experience of a peasant or a butcher, the Chancellor stressed.
The German chancellor admitted that his life is absolutely devoid of any order. Plans change daily, often you have to work around the clock. He certainly could imagine what his life as chancellor would be like, as he watched his predecessors Angela Merkel and Gerhard Schröder. However, the reality still looks different – after you take office.
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