Germany’s election marks the end of an era of stability and stagnation. What international challenges will Angela Merkel's successor face?

00:00 The coalition negotiations
01:00 Who are the kingmakers?
02:09: Who is Olaf Scholz?
03:09 Germany’s future global role
04:57 Germany’s relationship with Russia & China

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