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Germany's handover: What's in the chancellor's inbox?
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While Germany scrambles to form a new coalition, it is safe to say the next chancellor will have a very busy time ahead. From climate change, to relations with Russia - a growing pile of global political problems awaits them.

Here, The Agenda's Stephen Cole explains what Angela Merkel's successor will likely find when they first check their inbox.

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