Missing the Merkel: Germany’s new leader is proving to be a damp squib
Angela Merkel’s successor, Olaf Scholz, has struggled to make his mark since taking power
06 February 2022 - 17:31
Olaf Scholz succeeded Angela Merkel as German chancellor nearly two months ago, but the West is still waiting for him to put his stamp on Europe’s biggest economy...
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