Angela Merkel’s era ends, Olaf Scholz takes over as German chancellor
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Social Democrat Olaf Scholz got a clear majority of 395 votes from lawmakers in the lower house of parliament, Bundestag President Baerbel Bas said.
Berlin: German lawmakers elected Social Democrat Olaf Scholz as chancellor on Wednesday, ending 16 years of conservative rule under Angela Merkel and paving the way for a pro-European government that has promised to boost green investment.
Scholz, 63, who over the past four years served as vice chancellor and finance minister in coalition with Merkel, got a clear majority of 395 votes from lawmakers in the lower house of parliament, Bundestag President Baerbel Bas said.
Wearing a black face mask, Scholz waved as he received a standing ovation from lawmakers and lavish bouquets of flowers and a basket of apples from the leaders of the parliamentary parties.
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