Auf Wiedersehen Mutti

Angela Merkel will step down as Chancellor following elections scheduled for the 26 September 2021. In this piece for The Times of Malta (4.IX.2021), I look at her career and her legacy:

"As she leaves office, she is the longest-serving head of government in the European Union. But, while lauded by some, her legacy in Europe is also questioned by others. In particular, Germany’s stand following the financial crisis and the migration crisis has made her unpopular in some quarters in Europe.

Others see her as an antidote to charisma-centred populism. As a result, her legacy on the international stage will, undoubtedly, be debated for years to come."

The full piece may be read by clicking here.