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Merkel strikes additional away from politics – POLITICO


Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has stepped again from the coverage group linked to her center-right Christian Democrats.

“I’ve merely outgrown this position,” Merkel stated, in response to individuals near her, German information outlet Der Spiegel reported Friday.

In late summer time, Norbert Lammert, chairman of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), needed to persuade Merkel to run for the group’s board. Merkel not solely declined the supply, however she additionally left the CDU-affiliated suppose tank altogether.

After being in workplace as chancellor for 16 years, Merkel retired from politics in 2021. As a substitute, she stated she would attempt to concentrate on sleeping and studying.

Merkel stays a member of the Christian Democrats.



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