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Who is elected Social Democrat, new German chancellor?
A)
Armin Laschet
B)
Britta Ernst
C)
Olaf Scholz
D)
Angela Merkel

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Olaf Scholz


German lawmakers elected Social Democrat Olaf Scholz as new chancellor on Wednesday(8th Dec 2021), ending 16 years of conservative rule under Angela Merkel and paving the way for a pro-European coalition government which has vowed to boost green investment.
 
Scholz, 63, who served as vice chancellor and finance minister in Merkel's outgoing government, got a clear majority of 395 votes from lawmakers in the Bundestag lower house of parliament, Bundestag President Baerbel Bas said.

Published On : December 9, 2021
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