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Biography
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.
Awards & recognition
- Order of the White Lion · 2017
- Ludwig Erhard Prize — Publications in Economics · 2016
- honorary citizen of Hanover · 2006
- honorary doctor of Marmara University · 2005
- honorary doctor of the University of Göttingen · 2005
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- honorary doctor of Saint Petersburg State University · 2003
- honorary doctor of the Tongji University · 2002
- Order of the White Eagle (Third Polish Republic) · 2002
- Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany · 1999
- Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic · 1966
- German Media Award
- Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Romania
- Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru
- Grand Order of Queen Jelena
- Heinrich Albertz Peace Prize
- honorary citizen of Cheb
- Knight of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
- Lower Saxony Honorary Medal
- National Maltese Order of Merit
- Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 1st Class
- Order of the Golden Eagle
- Order of the Golden Fleece
- Quadriga
