Angela Merkel received official notification from German President Steinmeier her term as German Chancellor has expired.
Ms Merkel is now acting as an interim until her successor is elected.
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Most likely, Olaf Scholz, leader of the Social Democratic Party of Germany, will become the new chancellor, RIA Novosti writes. His party won the September 26 elections with 25.7% of the vote. The conservative bloc CDU / Christian Social Union received 24.1%. Scholz plans to negotiate a coalition formation before Christmas.