This is the biography of Wolfgang Schäuble, whose political career spanned over half a century. It was filled with crises, scandals, and even an assassination attempt.

No one has been a member of the German Bundestag for a longer period than he has. His political actions reflect half a century of history and the journey from the Bonn Republic to that of Berlin. The former federal minister, head of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, and president of the Bundestag speaks about the beginnings of his career, his successes, and his failures.

Wolfgang Schäuble reviews a unique political life: his youth and education, the period during which he closely accompanied Helmut Kohl and was the architect of the Reunification Treaty, the harsh game of fate with the assassination attempt, the dramatic events surrounding the donation scandal, and the incredible comeback as a powerful minister during Angela Merkel's chancellorship, during which he distinguished himself with the famous "Black Zero," as well as being a significant player during the euro and Greece crisis.

He combines his own observations with witty portraits of his role models, companions, opponents, and friends. The book My Life in Politics by Wolfgang Schäuble is living German and European history, and a treasure trove of experiences from a genuine political life in the service of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Wolfgang Schäuble was a political phenomenon. Few have left their mark on the Federal Republic of Germany to such an extent. The book My Life in Politics, which he completed just before his death, offers a unique insight into German history and the hidden mechanisms of political developments. It is an account of a political life, a legacy of the values and attitudes that Wolfgang Schäuble represented.

They said about Wolfgang Schäuble:

"Wolfgang Schäuble has been a real blessing for German history." – Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Republic of Germany

"A great servant of Germany, a great European, and a great friend of France." – Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic

"He was strong as an unshakable rock." – Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank

"When I was a young minister, Wolfgang Schäuble was a political teacher for me." – Angela Merkel, German politician, former Chancellor of Germany