Original title: Merkel officially resigns, President: one of the greatest periods in modern German history
(Observer Network News) According to a report by Russian Television Today (RT) on October 26, German President Steinmeier formally dismissed Merkel from the post of Chancellor on the 26th, and told the outgoing leader Praised.
On October 26, 2021, German Acting Chancellor Angela Merkel received the “discharge certificate” from President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.Pictured from Reuters
According to reports, on the 26th, Merkel officially resigned from her position for nearly 16 years. She has become the second longest-term chancellor in German history, and she will effectively continue to hold the helm until the new government is established. According to some German media reports, the coalition government negotiations are likely to continue until December.
At an official ceremony at the Bellevue Palace in Berlin, President Steinmeier said that Merkel’s reign was “one of the greatest periods in modern German history.”
The President also stated that Merkel’s credit for not “breaking up” in Europe. Her time in power defined Germany’s image in the world and the image of a whole generation of young Germans. However, Steinmeier also said that Merkel did face many crises and challenges during her tenure.
Not everyone agrees with Merkel’s previous decision. For example, Merkel’s decision to admit more than 1 million immigrants and refugees in 2015 drew severe criticism, including members of her own CDU party. The open policy allowed some disappointed conservatives to join the German Right-wing Party (AfD). The party’s support rate climbed, and Merkel’s CDU has been losing ground ever since.
In addition, since April 2020, Merkel’s severe blockade measures and other policies related to epidemic prevention have not been accepted by some public.
The CDU, led by Merkel, suffered a historic blow in the September 26 election. Rival Social Democrats emerged during this period and are expected to establish a new alliance.
Merkel’s chosen successor, Armin Lachette, admitted that he had failed and that the CDU “needs to be promoted in all areas.” He expressed his intention to resign as chairman of the party.
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