Former German leader Gerhard Schröder receiving treatment for burnout

The German politician has long been criticized and isolated in German public life for his close political ties with Putin's Russia

Gerhard Schröder, aged 80, suffers from “profound exhaustion” as well as “a massive lack of energy associated, among other things, with concentration problems”.

Gerhard Schröder, known for his friendship with Vladimir Putin, was sent to a clinic on Tuesday with symptoms of "burnout," which allowed him to miss a hearing on Russian influence in Germany. The former German chancellor is suffering from severe exhaustion, lack of energy, concentration and memory problems, according to his doctor.

Putin ally Schröder avoids Nord Stream 2 inquiry after burnout diagnosis

Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder was sent to a clinic Tuesday with symptoms of burnout — allowing him to dodge a hearing into Russian influence in Germany.  The 80-year-old Schröder — who has faced vehement criticism for his links to Moscow — was due to testify before an inquiry in the state parliament of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern into construction of the Russian-backed Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. At the end of January, Schröder also avoid…

The former SPD chancellor has been receiving treatment for health problems. His doctor says he will not be able to testify before the investigative committee on Nord Stream 2 for the time being.

Disgraced former Chancellor Schröder is being treated for burnout

The illness has prevented Schröder's appearance in front of a hearing committee on his role in the construction of Germany's controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline.