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Scholz succeeds Merkel as German chancellor, opening new era

14 Sept 02:32 Key points summarised by AI

Olaf Scholz officially succeeded Angela Merkel as Germany's chancellor, leading a new three-party coalition government after her 16-year tenure.
The new administration aims to modernize Germany, accelerate climate action by ideally phasing out coal by 2030, and implement liberal social policies including legalizing cannabis and increasing the minimum wage.
Scholz's government faces the immediate and critical challenge of managing Germany's severe coronavirus pandemic phase, necessitating new restrictions and potential vaccine mandates.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.