Merkel's Era Ends as Scholz Takes Over
Former Chancellor Leaves Lasting Legacy
BERLIN - An era of German politics came to an end on Wednesday as Angela Merkel handed over the chancellery to her successor Olaf Scholz, opening a new chapter for Europe's largest democracy.
Ceremonial Send-Off
In a ceremonial military send-off to mark the end of her 16 years as chancellor, Merkel left Germans with a final message on Thursday. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and urged citizens to continue working together for the common good.
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