The Telegraph published this video item, entitled “Olaf Scholz takes over from Angela Merkel as German chancellor” – below is their description.
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.
The Telegraph YouTube Channel
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