Germany’s centre-left Social Democratic Party named Finance Minister Olaf Scholz on Monday as its candidate to become chancellor in the country’s national election next year. Scholz, 62, who is considered to be on the right of the Social Democrats, has won widespread praise for his handling of the financial turmoil caused by the coronavirus pandemic. … Continue reading Germany: Finance Minister Olaf Scholz to run against Merkel’s candidate for 2021 vote