German Election: Olaf Scholz Narrow Favorite to Succeed Angela Merkel

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It's still not clear who will be the next leader of Germany, after Sunday's election failed to give any party a ruling majority. Talks between rival parties over forming a coalition government are under way. As Henry Ridgwell reports, Olaf Scholz is the narrow favorite to take over from Angela Merkel as chancellor — but the outcome remains uncertain.

Camera: Henry Ridgwell Produced by: Henry Ridgwell, Marcus Harton