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The Germans on their way to the left

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The Germans want another safe and solid leader after 16 years with Angela Merkel, and this summer they have flocked to Olaf Scholz, but he is a social democrat, writes Einar Hagvaag.


RED: Deputy Chancellor and Minister of Finance Olaf Scholz from the German Social Democratic Party (SPD) has experienced a sharp rise this summer and may be elected to succeed conservative Angela Merkel as Chancellor. This winter it seemed completely impossible. Photo: JENS SCHLUETER / AFP / NTB
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