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Angela Merkel has been German Chancellor for 15 years to date, so on Sunday, November 22, there were congratulations, memories and some advice. The French newspaper The parisian She uses the anniversary as an opportunity to interview politicians with whom Merkel has consulted and negotiated throughout her career.
“He is by far the most important political figure in Europe,” says former French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner. Merkel is “a woman who knows how to be strong, but never lasts.”
“It can also be annoying”
Merkel is very objective, an example of “German quality”, recalled Jean-Marc Ayrault, French Prime Minister from 2012 to 2014. “It can also be annoying because sometimes it is very slow, not super funky.”
Other French politicians also describe the German Chancellor as someone who takes the time to make important decisions.
“Angela Merkel, a rock solid and a role model for women around the world,” writes the Women’s Union on Twitter.
“Respected around the world”
The President of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, congratulates on Twitter: “Chancellor Merkel has taken decisive steps to strengthen Europe in challenging times and is now one of the most respected leaders in the world.”
“Female Rhenish Capitalism”
The Italian Corriere della Sera writes Sunday: “Angela Merkel made herself a gift for the 15 years of her election as Chancellor, which is celebrated today. After months of very difficult negotiations, the grand coalition reached an agreement on binding quotas for women on the boards of German companies. It is a historical turning point that is supposed to change the face of Rhenish capitalism, which has always been dominated by men. “
Looking for a successor
Merkel, longtime CDU president, announced in October 2018 that she no longer wanted to run in the federal elections in September 2021. Former Saarland Prime Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer was elected successor to head the party in December 2018. Currently, the CDU is looking for a lead candidate for the upcoming elections.
Far right against Merkel
From the right AfD, to whose party congresses “Merkel must go!” It is often called, negative comments about the anniversary arrive. “Wait people, just one more year!” Joana Cotar, AfD member of the Bundestag, wrote on Twitter with a view to the next general elections.
