Big tack for Chancellor Olaf Scholz on 5 May

The Bundeswehr plans to adopt the Federal Chancellor with highest honors on 5 May – one day before his successor is to be elected.

The date for the Grand Crusade, the farewell ceremony of the Bundeswehr, for Olaf Scholz has been set. Which three songs the chancellor has wished for is still open.

On 6 May, successor Friedrich Merz will take over the office; the day before, the Bundeswehr's Grand Crosser for Olaf Scholz is planned. For the ceremonial ceremony, the outgoing chancellor may wish for three pieces of music.

For Olaf Scholz, time as chancellor is slowly coming to an end. The Bundeswehr pays tribute to him with a ceremonial ceremony – one day before Friedrich Merz takes over.

The Bundeswehr's traditional farewell ceremony with Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who is leaving office, is scheduled for May 5, the day before the appointment of his successor, Friedrich Mertz.

Will it be rocky? Olaf Scholz says goodbye as Chancellor with the Great Tackling. Angela Merkel chose a church song at the time.