Merkel steps down with legacy dominated by tackling crises
The Hindu
In her 16-year tenure at the helm of Europe’s biggest economy, Ms. Merkel set Germany on course for a future without nuclear and fossil-fueled power, introduce national minimum wages, introduce same-sex marriage, among other things
Angela Merkel will leave office as one of modern Germany's longest-serving leaders. She was also a global diplomatic heavyweight, with a legacy defined by her management of a succession of crises that shook a fragile Europe rather than any grand visions for her own country. In 16 years at the helm of Europe's biggest economy, Ms. Merkel did end military conscription, set Germany on course for a future without nuclear and fossil-fueled power, enable the legalisation of same-sex marriage, introduce a national minimum wage and benefits encouraging fathers to look after young children, among other things.
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