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Who succeeded Angela Merkel as chancellor of Germany?
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Angela Merkel
Angela Merkel, the first woman to serve as chancellor of Germany, 2012.
Olaf Scholz succeeded Angela Merkel as chancellor of Germany in December 2021. He served in that role until 2025, when he was succeeded by Friedrich Merz.123