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What’s next for Germany after Angela Merkel? | Inside Story

For 16 years, Chancellor Angela Merkel steered Germany through economic meltdowns, refugee crises and, most recently, a global pandemic. But her leadership has come to an end. Incoming Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces numerous challenges, including rising COVID-19 infections, climate change, and tensions with Russia and China. So what’s next for Germany and Europe? Presenter: Hazem Sika Guests: Ulrich Brueckner – Professor of Political Science, Stanford University in Berlin. Rebecca Christie – Non-resident Fellow at the independent think tank Bruegel. Matt Qvortrup – Chair of Applied Political Science at Coventry University and author of ‘Angela Merkel: Europe’s Most Influential Leader’. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: […]

Angela Merkel steps down as German chancellor after 16 years

Germany is marking Angela Merkel’s last full day as chancellor, saying goodbye to a leader who has played a key role in Europe and the global stage. Olaf Scholz is set to replace her on Wednesday – bringing the curtain down on her 16 years in office. It paves the way for a transformed political landscape, with a new coalition government in place. Al Jazeera’s Dominic Kane reports from Berlin, Germany. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Germany #AngelaMerkel #Merkel