Germany new prime minister
You're referring to the recent development in German politics!
As of December 8, 2021, Olaf Scholz has been sworn in as the new Chancellor of Germany, replacing Angela Merkel, who served as Chancellor for 16 years. Scholz is the leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and has formed a coalition government with the Green Party and the Free Democratic Party (FDP).
Here's a brief overview of Olaf Scholz:
- Born: June 14, 1958, in Osnabrück, Germany
- Education: Studied law at the University of Göttingen and the University of Hamburg
- Career: Started as a lawyer, then entered politics in the 1990s, serving as a member of the Hamburg state parliament and later as the Mayor of Hamburg (2011-2018)
- Minister of Finance (2018-2021) under Chancellor Angela Merkel
- Leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) since 2018
- Chancellor of Germany since December 8, 2021
Scholz's government has pledged to focus on issues such as climate change, economic growth, and social justice. He has also promised to strengthen Germany's international relationships and to address the country's energy transition.
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