Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz supposedly applying for a job during the phone conversation with Russian president Putin
Berlin, Germany – In an astonishing turn of events, unconfirmed reports suggest that that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz applied for the job in Gazprom, a Russian majority state-owned multinational energy corporation, during his phone call to President Putin last week. According to sources close to the Kremlin, the unexpected call left Russian President Putin “mildly confused but thoroughly entertained.”
The alleged conversation reportedly began with pleasantries before taking an unusual turn. The rumours hint that Scholz was just wondering, if there might be any openings for a man with strong decision-making skills, deep background in both energy policy and, well, damage control
The German leader’s supposed career pivot comes as Germany, the largest economy in European Union, is in deep governing crisis after Scholz’s coalition partners left the government last week and Scholz is facing extraordinary elections in February next year.
Since energy crisis in Europe has left many questioning the wisdom of heavy reliance on Russian gas in the first place. Several insiders speculate that Scholz might be angling for a post-German-chancellorship career. “If anyone understands the art of appeasement of Russia, then there is no better candidate” quipped one political commentator. “
Putin, for his part, allegedly suggested that Scholz could bring a “fresh Western perspective” to Gazprom’s leadership team. However, he jokingly warned that the company’s dress code strictly forbids red ties, a subtle jab at the SPD party’s signature color.
Scholz supposedly replied, that blue suits him just fine.
In Berlin, opposition leaders were quick to seize on the rumors. “This would explain his reluctance to impose tougher sanctions,” said one Green Party MP. “If he starts showing up to Bundestag meetings with a Gazprom badge, we’ll know for sure.”
Scholz’s office has dismissed the claims as “complete nonsense” and accused critics of having “an overactive imagination fueled by too much schnapps.”
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