Stumbling blocks that Germany faces in forming a new government

While it is clear that Mr Olaf Scholz will become Germany's next chancellor, the other big prize in the negotiations between the prospective partners is the ministry of finance. PHOTO: REUTERS
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BERLIN - If coalition talks go smoothly, a new German government could be sworn in by early December.

However, a number of stumbling blocks are still ahead.

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