Olaf Scholz has been sworn in as Germany's new chancellor, succeeding Angela Merkel, on Wednesday.

His election opens a new era for the European Union’s most populous nation and largest economy after Angela Merkel’s 16-year tenure.

After being elected to the post by lawmakers in parliament, and then sworn in by the country's president, Scholz met Merkel at the chancellery for a handover ceremony.

Scholz’s government takes office with high hopes of modernising Germany and combating climate change but faces the immediate challenge of handling the country’s toughest phase yet of the coronavirus pandemic.

Read more here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2021/12/08/incoming-german-chancellor-olaf-scholz-faces-first-test-us-steps/

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