Germany’s new chancellor takes office — the end of the Merkel era

The World

On Wednesday, Germany gets a new chancellor and a new coalition government. After 16 years, Angela Merkel will be replaced by Olaf Scholz as the country’s new leader. But just how different will things be for Germany under Chancellor Scholz? The World’s Orla Barry reports.

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