German political heavyweight Wolfgang Schaeuble dies aged 81

Wolfgang Schaeuble, a prominent figure in German politics for three decades, has passed away at the age of 81. He served as a minister under chancellors Helmut Kohl and Angela Merkel and played a crucial role in German reunification. Schaeuble's death was announced by a source from the conservative CDU-CSU alliance, and he passed away peacefully during the night. Chancellor Olaf Scholz paid tribute to Schaeuble, highlighting his significant contributions to shaping the country. Schaeuble, who survived an assassination attempt in 1990, was known for his role as the guardian of German budgetary rigour during the Greek debt crisis.