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Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel leaves the German Chancellory after formally handing over power to her successor Olaf Scholz. Merkel, wearing a corona mask, sits in the back of a car as chancellery employees applaud her after four consecutive terms, 16 years, in office. IMAGES
In Berlin, Angela Merkel receives flowers from Germany's new Chancellor Olaf Scholz as she leaves the political stage after 16 years. Often described as austere and even robotic, Social Democrat Olaf Scholz nonetheless managed to inspire German voters in this year's election with a campaign that played on his reputation as a safe pair of hands. IMAGES
Members of the German Bundestag give Chancellor Angela Merkel a long standing ovation as she is due to leave office and to be replaced by Social Democrat Olaf Scholz. IMAGES
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Belgian King Philippe pose for photographs during Merkel's visit to Brussels. IMAGES
Berlin (Germany), Oct 12 (EFE / EPA) .- (Camera: Clemens Bilan) German Chancellor Angela Merkel has received Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the Chancellery in Berlin. Mattarella is on an official visit to Germany and will meet with Merkel for bilateral talks.FOOTAGE OF ANGELA MERKEL RECEIVING SERGIO MATTARELLA AT THE CHANCELLOR'S OFFICE IN BERLIN
Pope Francis meets German Chancellor Angela Merkel at Vatican City. In the afternoon, Merkel will take part with Pope Francis and other religious leaders in a prayer for peace organised by the community of Sant’Egidio near the Colosseum. IMAGES