Germany's Scholz to take over from Merkel as chancellor
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Olaf Scholz will be sworn in, leading a three-party coalition after 16 years of Merkel rule.
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Olaf Scholz will be sworn in, leading a three-party coalition after 16 years of Merkel rule.
Full ArticleOlaf Scholz has become Germany's ninth post-war chancellor, replacing Angela Merkel after her 16-year tenure.
The centre-left leader was vice-chancellor and succeeds Angela Merkel after securing a coalition deal.