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Angela Merkels deputy Olaf Scholz to run for chancellor in 2021 vote. The outgoing chancellor frequently likened herself to the schwaebische hausfrau or Swabian housewife a. Merkel Dismisses Rumours Of Rift With Successor As Cdu Leader Bbc News Merkels successor faces Brussels debt battle. Chancellor merkel successor . The former labour minister has long backed causes such as social housing and raising the minimum wage -- again a key theme. The next German leader must try to bridge the north-south divide in crucial talks over the future of Europes economy. Merkel one of Europes. German voters on Sunday will elect a new federal parliamentthe first step toward appointing a successor to Angela Merkel. By Tom Rees 24 September 2021. Angela Merkels economic legacy in spotlight as challenges face successor. This marks the first time since 2002 that Ms.