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Germany's Social Democrats have approved a coalition agreement, paving the way for Friedrich Merz to be elected as the new German chancellor. The parliament will meet on May 6 to elect Merz, who needs a majority in the lower house to succeed Olaf Scholz. The coalition aims to boost economic growth, increase defense spending, take a tougher stance on migration, and modernize neglected areas.

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