(8 Dec 2021) Olaf Scholz was sworn in as Germany's chancellor on Wednesday, opening a new era for the European Union’s most populous nation and largest economy after Angela Merkel’s 16-year tenure.
Scholz’s government takes office with high hopes of modernizing Germany and combating climate change but faces the immediate challenge of handling the country’s toughest phase yet of the coronavirus pandemic.
Scholz was formally appointed by Germany's president, then returned to parliament to be sworn in.
The new chancellor, who has no religious affiliation, omitted the optional phrase “so help me God” from his oath of office - as did Merkel's predecessor, Gerhard Schroeder.
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