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CDU leader Friedrich Merz
AFD

Austerity feeds extremists: Where is Germany headed?

Middle powers, like Germany and South Africa, need to step up their collaboration while striving for a global order based on rules, cooperation and solidarity

  • Sebastian Sperling
8 min read
Taking a decisive step towards the end of her political career, Merkel who has led Germany for 13 years said she hoped her planned departure would end bitter fighting in her coalition. (Hannibal Hanschke/Reuters)
ANGELA MERKEL

Merkel to step down as chancellor in 2021

Merkel will stagger her political exit by first giving up the leadership job of her Christian Democratic Union in December

  • Staff Reporter
4 min read
German Chancellor Angela Merkel. (AFP)
CDU

Merkel to give up CDU chair after 18 years — party source

Chancellor Merkel has been the leader of the Christian Democratic Union for 18 years

  • Agency
1 min read