Olaf Scholz Replaces Angela Merkel As German Chancellor

Olaf Scholz Replaces Angela Merkel As German Chancellor

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Olaf Scholz has been sworn in as Germany's new Chancellor, succeeding Angela Merkel after 16 years. Scholz, a former finance minister and mayor, leads a coalition government with the Greens and Free Democrats, aiming for a progressive agenda. However, his immediate focus is on tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, with potential new restrictions and vaccination mandates. Merkel's departure marks a peaceful transition of power. Scholz's first foreign visits will be to Paris and Brussels to address EU and NATO issues, including tensions with Russia and Ukraine.

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