Scholz got the support of 395 politicians in the Bundestag on Wednesday morning and will replace Angela Merkel, who is standing down after 16 years.
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Germany begins new era as Merkel bows out
Merkel has worked with four US presidents, five British prime ministers, four French presidents, and eight Italian premiers over her 16-year term.
He joined the Social Democrats at 17 but has been best-known for his ability to work with the CDU and Angela Merkel. It was said that in the race to …
Socialist Chancellor Olaf Scholz takes the reins in Berlin, meaning the bloc’s approach to some of its core issues could be about to change. On …
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Credited as Europe's crisis manager, Merkel was most well known for her role in managing the financial and migration crises. Here's a look back. A day …
