Olaf Scholz succeeds Angela Merkel as German chancellor
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New chancellor
Olaf Scholz has been sworn in as Germany's new chancellor. He took over after Angela Merkel's 16 year leadership.
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Voted in by the German parliament
He was voted in by the German parliament, where his three-party coalition has a substantial majority, and given a standing ovation.
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Social Democrats to govern with others
His centre-left Social Democrats will govern alongside the Greens and the business-friendly Free Democrats.
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How he managed to steer the Social Democrats
Olaf Scholz managed to steer the Social Democrats by positioning himself and the continuity candidate as he played a role in the Merkel government.
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German Parliament backs him
The German parliament backed his appointment by 395 votes to 303. Olaf Scholz was then formally appointed as the ninth federal chancellor by President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.