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Germany is entering a new era with Olaf Scholz as the future chancellor, forming a coalition with the Greens and FDP. The coalition plans to advance environmental goals, such as ending coal use by 2030, and address the COVID-19 crisis with financial support for healthcare workers. The new government aims to stabilize Europe and legalize cannabis for adult use. Additionally, they plan to return to strict budgetary rules by 2023.

Who is set to become the new Chancellor of Germany after Angela Merkel?

• Angela Merkel

• Friedrich Merz

• Olaf Scholz

• Annalena Baerbock

What is one of the environmental goals of the new coalition government in Germany?

• Ban all fossil fuels by 2025

• End coal usage by 2030

• Reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2022

• Increase coal usage

What measure has the new coalition agreed upon to support healthcare workers?

• Increase in working hours

• One billion euros for bonuses

• Reduction in salaries

• Mandatory overtime

What is one of the new policies regarding cannabis in Germany?

• Complete ban on cannabis

• Use restricted to medical purposes only

• Legalization for adult consumption

• Free distribution to all citizens

What fiscal policy does the new government plan to return to by 2023?

• Increasing national debt

• Unlimited government spending

• Abolishing taxes

• Strict budgetary rules