In December 2021, who among the following succeeded Angela Merkel as the Chancellor of Germany ?

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Q: 110 (CDS-I/2022)
In December 2021, who among the following succeeded Angela Merkel as the Chancellor of Germany ?

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History

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CDS-I

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In December 2021, Angela Merkel was succeeded by Olaf Scholz as the Chancellor of Germany. Olaf Scholz, who was a member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), won the general elections held in September 2021. He is a seasoned politician and had previously served as the Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister under Angela Merkel`s government.

Option 1: Olaf Scholz - This option is correct. Olaf Scholz succeeded Angela Merkel as the Chancellor of Germany in December 2021.

Option 2: Annalena Baerbock - This option is incorrect. Annalena Baerbock was a candidate from the Green Party in the 2021 general elections but did not succeed Angela Merkel as Chancellor.

Option 3: Armin Laschet - This option is incorrect. Armin Laschet was a candidate from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in the 2021 general elections but did not succeed Angela Merkel as Chancellor.

Option 4: Jana Puglierin - This option is incorrect. Jana Puglierin is not a politician and was not involved in the succession of Angela Merkel.

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