Germany’s “traffic light” coalition
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Three German parties have reached a deal to form a new government, with centre-left Social Democrat leader Olaf Scholz poised to replace longtime Chancellor Angela Merkel
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Olaf Scholz 
Former mayor of Hamburg served as finance minister and vice chancellor in Merkel’s government. Drafted multi-billion-euro stimulus package for economy during Covid-19 pandemic
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Annalena Baerbock
Co-chair of Greens is expected to become country’s first female foreign minister – move could indicate tougher German stance against Russia and China over human rights
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Christian Lindner
Leader of libertarian FDP seen as favourite for finance minister. Has pledged to limit new public borrowing and not raise taxes to fund plans to wean economy off fossil fuels
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GERMANY’S NEW PARLIAMENT

Alliance 90/
The Greens: 118

Free Democratic Party (FDP): 92

Christian Democratic Union/ Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU): 196

Alternative for Germany (AfD): 83

The Left: 39 SSW*: 1
                                                                                                               Social Democratic Party (SPD) 206

Total seats 735                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

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Sources: BBC, Reuters                                                               
Pictures: Getty Images
*South Schleswig Voters’ Association
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