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Germany prepares for new era as Olaf Scholz set to succeed Angela Merkel as leader – National…

Smith Dec 8, 2021

Olaf Scholz is set to take office Wednesday as Germany’s ninth post-World War II chancellor, succeeding Angela Merkel after her heralded 16-year tenure. Scholz’s government takes office with high hopes of modernizing the…

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Germany Elections: How and When Will the Country Form a New Government?

Smith Sep 27, 2021

Germany’s voters have delivered their verdict. Now it’s up to party leaders to thrash out who will succeed Chancellor Angela Merkel after 16 years in office and with what political priorities. The shape of Germany’s new Bundestag, or lower…