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Olaf Scholz sworn in as the new German Chancellor
The Bundestag elects the SPD politician as head of government with 395 votes – but he is missing at least 15 from his coalition. This is followed by the appointment and swearing-in of a cabinet. Angela Merkel’s term of office ends after 16 years.
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Constanze von Bullion, Sebastian Gierke, Roland Preuss and Kassian Stroh
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Angela Merkel in the farewell interview
Angela Merkel in the farewell interview
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“Now begins a new time”
Farewell after 16 years in power: In her last conversation with the “Süddeutsche Zeitung” as Chancellor Angela Merkel talks about her relationship with the CDU, the balance sheet of her climate policy, the mistakes in the fight against corona – and she reveals where her blazers end up .
Olaf Scholz: What do you hope for from the new Federal Chancellor?:
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