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Designated German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attends a news conference after the signing of the coalition agreement

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Video. Who is Olaf Scholz and what kind of leader will he be for Germany?

Updated: 07/12/2021 - 19:00 GMT+1

He joined the Social Democrats at 17 but has been best-known for his ability to work with the CDU and Angela Merkel.

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