German Chancellor Angela Merkel Statement

German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced at a news conference in Berlin that she would not seek re-election for chancellor in 2021, and wou… read more

German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced at a news conference in Berlin that she would not seek re-election for chancellor in 2021, and would also stand down from chairing her party, Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in December 2018 . She acknowledged the poor performance of her party during regional elections in Hesse and Bavaria and told reporters that her government “can not go on with business as usual.” close

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Program ID:
453827-1
Category:
International Telecasts
Format:
News Conference
Location:
Berlin, Germany
First Aired:
Oct 30, 2018 | 6:46am EDT | C-SPAN 1

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  • Oct 30, 2018 | 6:46am EDT | C-SPAN 1