How Germany's Angela Merkel has stayed in power for so long | UNPACKED

Many people don't remember a Germany that wasn't run by Angela Merkel. Germans go to the polls again in late 2021, and Angela Merkel has already announced she won't run again. With no clear successor, a power vacuum is brewing in Berlin. The coming months will determine Merkel's legacy, and the future of Germany and Europe. So how did she get to where she is? How did she manage to stay in power for so long?
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[@malitiemmanuel1321]

German politics is as confusing as their capability in making cars!

[@Thiesi]

@Polinski P.J. Don't worry - our national identity is right where it belongs.

[@Thiesi]

@Don R. Wetter Given we are one of the strongest economies in the world, I seriously doubt we're being kept down by anyone or anything.

[@Thiesi]

@Polinski P.J. Whatever that is supposed to mean.

[@tonymalony4382]

Watch Yuri Besmenov!

[@crowrequiem3934]

Better to have a "boring" politician than to have a clown at the helm

[@angry_nomad459]

As an American who 'settled for Biden' I get that lmao

[@JeepCherokeeful]

@@angry_nomad459 he isn’t even the president elect yet

[@solemndivinity8235]

Not really, look at Belarus for example or Russia. Both have a very longstanding leaders. Look how that turned out. The people got irritated. Sooner or later that will happen to Germany.

[@angry_nomad459]

@@JeepCherokeeful legally, technically no- but for the sake of realism he is. With the certification of his election victory the electoral college (which is now bound to the the will of their state electorate) will make it official in less than a month

[@JeepCherokeeful]

@@angry_nomad459 of course!

[@someone4860]

She never get angry with unnecessary things.

[@clemens245]

@kevin Troy why? May you give a reason for that.

[@koala7254]

@@clemens245 of course not. because it is nonesense

[@xiaolan1369]

@Kevin Troy evidence?

[@kosinusify]

@Kevin Troy A puppet of whom?

[@jonhylow1239]

because she ignores all problems that are dire.

[@akteno2796]

This woman is Chancellor

[@DELTRON76]

Grow up!... oh, wait 🤔

[@mangodip2170]

@AkteNö same

[@taftboy4098]

U never heard Putin mate??

[@carlfels2571]

My second 😂

[@geraderblaubar2464]

Du weißt nicht wovon du sprichst.

[@Lennitiller]

„What happens when she leaves ?“ is the forbidden question in germany. Its running down my neck... da will ich gar nicht dran denken tun

[@d.o3110]

Uff macht mir richtig Angst

[@hyfr5053]

wer sagt, dass das verboten ist? hab ich noch nie gehört

[@Lennitiller]

@@hyfr5053 kann ich mir gut vorstellen

[@IPOCRI]

Kanzler Habeck natürlich . Next chancellor Habeck of the Green Party

[@TheAlja]

@@IPOCRI Die Grünen stehen momentan bei ca 19%, CDU bei ca 36%. Ich seh nicht wie das gehen sollte. Ich wähl den nicht, hab aber persönlich nicht wirklich nen Problem mit Habeck. Ganz grundsätzlich finde ich es aber falsch wenn jemand mit derart geringer Zustimmung irgendwie Kanzler wird, egal von welcher Partei.

[@sw9439]

Imagine beeing her husband Joachim Sauer. He almost got nominated for the nobel prize in physics and then he sits on banquets with people like Trump or Pence and have to listen to their idiotic monologues about science

[@danika9411]

The horror XD I hope he has lots of patience!

[@paulkassing6229]

She has a degree in physics as well

[@alfredoalfaro5000]

@@paulkassing6229 She's got a Phd on quantum chemistry. Seems to me that Germans have a way better taste with their politicians

[@tristanmoller9498]

She’s politically smart and knows how to play the game

[@Paul-rp6fi]

If you play the game you win or you die

[@polishrepublic5055]

Woman AH

[@genki2705]

You don't know, but German chancellors usually stay in power for a long time. That says more about Germans than about their leaders.

[@pedrocavalcante5822]

@@genki2705 why?

[@genki2705]

@@pedrocavalcante5822 Otto von Bismarck (22 years, 262 days); Helmut Kohl (16 years, 26 days); Konrad Adenauer (14 years, 31 days) ... Under the German constitution there is no limit to the number of terms a chancellor can serve in office. Just a matter of time before the "wrong" person comes to power. Imagine having Trump in office for 14 years. I live in Germany and nobody criticizes this model. Changes must be made to prevent the same mistakes from being made over and over again.

[@jk3jk35]

“I’ve known a great many clever men. I’ve outlived them all. Do you know why? I ignored them” - Lady Olenna Tyrell

[@calmondey4214]

Cool, you brought that line here. Olenna was a badass. ✨

[@theunknown3537]

@@calmondey4214 true more intelligent than queen Cersei

[@fmmm883]

PERFECT FOR MUTTI!

[@janfelix4573]

in this world of trumps, Putins and Erdogans its good to have that "boring" woman, who you just cannot provocate....

[@LL-tr5et]

@@karankapoor2701 putin isnt a girl lmaoo

[@mangelangelrmf]

@@karankapoor2701 he works so good for his people that he poisons the opposition :s

[@TheJaseku]

@@karankapoor2701 nope. Derber Blödsinn.

[@chivasroco1752]

Trust me one bad word about mutties Kartoffelsalat and you will have to sit in the jury of dsds and listen to Dieter Bohlen for the rest of your life.

[@dominikherkommer4864]

@@karankapoor2701 I think you Mix there sth Up 😂

[@leethebot1870]

I think the fact that she has a degree in a field of science gives her the ability to analyze and conclude very thorough. Although she seems slow I think she is extremely calculating

[@wbaumschlager]

She is cold and vicious.

[@joezgawlik4755]

@@wbaumschlager towards whom?

[@wbaumschlager]

@@joezgawlik4755 Towards other people.

[@ihazplawe2503]

@@wbaumschlager She is cold and vicious in the eyes of her opponent while seeming recognizable and friendly in the eyes of her supporters.

[@hans-joachimbierwirth4727]

That degree is faked by the former socialist party of unity.

[@peterlustig3824]

Risikomanagement ist die Frau vorbildlich, One of her best skill is risk management. Remember all the world wide crisis we got last 16 years. Shes doing realy great

[@jonhylow1239]

Her best skill is ignorance..

[@alejandroojeda1572]

@@jonhylow1239 she's a doctor in physics...

[@jonhylow1239]

@@alejandroojeda1572 and Santa Clause has a white beard.

[@alejandroojeda1572]

@@jonhylow1239 are u a bot or actually a person?

[@jonhylow1239]

@@alejandroojeda1572 Im a bot person.Why ?

[@JAMESBOND-ox3se]

Americans want drama, so they elect clowns. Governance is most important.

[@JeepCherokeeful]

Governance is most important;) Very true!

[@RealManasBose]

But Biden is more like a zombie than a clown 😐

[@josephdorian4743]

Wrong.

[@charzanboo9940]

@Majed Gallivant By letting China decimate America's manufacturing and funding the rise of their chief military and socioeconomic rival for short-term profits.

[@alalalala57]

@@charzanboo9940 What? This is the real world, not Trumpworld lol.

[@g__e__o]

She will be remembered as a good politician. Not perfect, but good, which is way more than pretty much any politician out there. In the world.

[@GHaase-ov2oq]

g e o: ...I'm afraid she won't! Not at all!

[@3n3rgy90]

@@GHaase-ov2oq Well, you have to compare her with other presidents. How many will be remembered as good presidents?

[@GHaase-ov2oq]

@@3n3rgy90 ..maybe you're right🤔? But I have doubt!

[@barcodeguy7627]

@Eva Maass Well tbf the economy crashed everywhere not just in germany.

[@ToneyCrimson]

@AC Milan Blog 1899 Channel They are trash.

[@wrgsf13]

When your name is so long even germans invent acronyms for it

[@hierkonnteihrewerbungstehe7826]

We literally invent acronyms and nicknames for everything. Would you rather say "BAMF" or "Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge"?

[@kaylajorden1075]

@@hierkonnteihrewerbungstehe7826 wait, i do say the long version. If someone was to ask me what BAMF is, I would not know that it is a Minesterium..because I would think BAMF-character...

[@TheAmethysta7]

Part of me really wanted AKK to become chancellor, just so I could watch international news struggle with her name xD not just that it's long, but I'd imagine Kramp-Karrenbauer is a nightmare to pronounce for any non German

[@dominikherkommer4864]

@@TheAmethysta7 that would bei the only benefit that would come along with her 😂

[@jungkooks80dollarmattress42]

@@TheAmethysta7 A name that sounds aggressive even to to native german speakers.

[@oOPrettywinxOo]

She is pretty "boring" on the surface and makes rather safe decisions most of the time. But some of the stuff she says when speaking in parliament is gold, I am just sad there aren't any English subtitled best ofs i can link here xD

[@petermike4448]

Well said 👍

[@sparcx86channel42]

These discourses are written by someone else so don’t be so hyped she just read the papers

[@oOPrettywinxOo]

@@sparcx86channel42 the speeches themselves maybe. I mean I work in PR, I write speeches for my boss so I know about that. But the best parts about what she says happen when someone in parliament is trying to laugh something off she says or fight her about it and how she replies to that. Those replies are spontaneous. Nobody can anticipate what exactly other parties will say, but the response to those exact statements are whats hilarious. XD

[@NIdo-tj7vu]

@i get it open borders can be safe of you know who is entering

[@puzzlekuchen]

Better save than sorry. Mistakes due to risky decisions, on the scale she is working on, would harm a lot of people after all.

[@michaelytuarte149]

I'm a U.S. citizen and wow do I have so much respect and admiration for this woman. Germany was blessed to have her at the helm for so long.

[@victor9]

USA write that down write that down

[@uniuni8855]

To do the opposite completely 😅

[@deybinmendoza5524]

😂

[@V3ritas1989]

I was missing the 08 financial crisis and Merkel's crisis Management, which cemented Merkels Leadership role in Germany and EU.

[@V3ritas1989]

@@proclusyellioupolos197 1.3 trillion in garanties for private savings was a very important aspect of curbing the crisis in germany as public perception that their money is save is one of the biggest assets one can have in stopping a banking collapses.

[@siffilus4461]

Brah she just had the public pay for bankers faults. Its called corruption.

[@pawala7]

@@proclusyellioupolos197 Yeah well that's a hole dug by modern capitalist systems that rely primarily on debt. You need these systems to accelerate growth just to compete with countries like the US. But when they fail... Letting them fall leads to decades of economic recession.

[@imeldam1183]

Nothing has been solved. The next financial crisis is going to be even worse. There are huge amounts of debts that are not worth the paper they are written on and there is an insane degree of asset price inflation. So - nothing solved, only postponed to get even worse next time round.

[@gordusmaximus4990]

Not her best moment.... She kept it together its true, but Troika and austerity with long term results showed that wasnt the way to go. In the end it was individual nations and the people who payed, China wouldnt set foot on EU countries like Greece or Italy if it wasnt for that.

[@moungar9191]

I'm German and want to tell you: even you had just about 10 Minutes you done a well explaination ;) I hope my English was quite correct.

[@socialexperiment3535]

Rundfunk ist halt immer noch Qualität ☺️

[@MTM358]

Amerikaner hier... nicht so schwach :)

[@ayaibrahim4892]

DANKE

[@MrCalls1]

Your English was good, my friend. However saying ‘quite correct’ is so correct it sounds a little amusingly posh.

[@MTM358]

Better phraseology would be: Even though you only had about 10 minutes, you explained it well. Hope my English was correct. :)

[@jackjackthompson5771]

She is a symbol of sober competence in a world of media hungry narcissistic wealthy politicians. She stands out as such. Big fan.

[@arthurfleck8934]

Could you explain to an American how severe is Islamophobia in Germany? Is it equivalent to Americans having disdain for South American immigrants?

[@simbamartens7192]

@@arthurfleck8934 Yes. and all over Europe

[@jakecole7447]

@@arthurfleck8934 Pretty much i guess, if not worse. Racism is widespread, lot of Conspiracy Theories going around and its basically like antisemitism in the 30´s

[@gevsondybeli]

@@arthurfleck8934 It is a lot, but do not show your religion. Let Germany be known as the first religion free country in the world. It reminds me of an albanian poet who said: Der Glaube des Albaners ist das Albanertum. And I think it is nice. We can call it Germanitum for example and I am not kidding by the way. You can check it out for yourself

[@freepalestine7687]

@@arthurfleck8934 Germans don't show it but especially in East Germany its severe and also in Hessen where I life. I think the reason is not Islam itself but some people having an existence crisis and the need to blame it on someone... Just like amerikans

[@schievel6047]

We say her recipe is when there are to many people against her, she just turns around and says they are all behind me strengthening my back

[@wurstkonig3621]

you stole that from volker pispers and i respect that.

[@matzmatz4148]

I as a German wish she would run for yet another Term, she is not the best but in my opinion one of the most trustworthy people and also showed that she can keep the country stable. I just cant imagine a germany without her.

[@angry_nomad459]

I’m not German, and I wish she’d stay- but the coalition needs to show the country that it can survive without her

[@screamingeagle1316]

I guess you have no imagination at all. Maybe loosing it is a side effect of all those diesel fumes you and your family have inhaled thanks to Merkel's coziness with the dieselgate auto companies.

[@KennyNGA]

Ich glaube uns stehen dunkle Zeiten mit den ganzen Populisten vor die nichts außer meckern und hetzen können

[@swanpride]

As much as I would love to keep her, I think it is time for a change. I know it will be a change for something worse, but I guess we need a worse leader for a while in order to find a good one after it. And now is the right time to do this. Next year Trump will be gone, we will have a handle on Corona, the worst of Brexit will be over...it is a good time for a leadership change.

[@maxkraft2709]

Metz metz da haben sie recht

[@Aleera616]

I'm pretty much on the far left when it comes to politics and I don't agree with some of the things she stands for BUT I respect her. I can aknowledge how good her stability and calmness is in moments of crisis, how smart she is, how much she listens, but also by how much good she did by shifting her party more towards the political center and how hard she works. Looking over to other countries like the US I am glad that we have her as our Bundeskanzler. My political ideals may wish for something different but she as a person is someone I can accept and respect in her position. I would never vote for her party and I hope that the party loses more votes when she leaves because the CDU without her is just well... everything already bad about the party without the good things she brings to the table. I'm pretty sure the party will shift to the right again without her.

[@KDH-br6hy]

Me too

[@fawkesmorque]

I'm not on the far left but other than that I agree. Will be interesting to see who fills the gap in the center. I just wished their would be a party that focuses on logic, science mixed with human rights and dignity. Not following a certain idiology, but deciding from case to case what's the best solution to a problem / question seems to be a better way of dealing with the future than the old 20th century political party design.

[@maxiona714]

@@fawkesmorque Guten Tag, ich glaube, ich habe da etwas, das Sie interessieren könnte: Zur Zeit ist eine patriotische, anti-populistische und anti-rechte Bewegung in der Gründungsphase. Dies Bewegung soll später eine Partei im Bundestag werden und eine relativ zentristische Universalpartei werden, ein Schweizer Armeemesser der deutschen Politik. Unser Fokus liegt auf Problemlösung, Krisenbewältigung, Vereinigung aller Deutschen, außenpolitische gerechte Neutralität und die Hervorhebung Deutschlands als globale Supermacht. Was die Problemlösung angeht haben wir bereits Lösungen für folgende Probleme: - die schlechten Arbeitsbedingungen von Pflegekräften - politische Radikalisierung und Aufstieg von Populismus - die Probleme der Bundeswehr (Unterrüstung, geringe Unterstützung, wenig Schlagkraft und Effektivität, eher schlechte Einsatzbereitschaft) - das Mietpreisproblem - die Stadtarmut - die Korruption, die leider immer häufiger durch den Begriff "Lobbyismus" verherrlicht wird - das Fehlen von offenem und kollektivem Patriotismus in der deutschen Gesellschaft - die Blockbildung in der EU zwischen populistischen Staaten (Polen, Ungarn, Tschechien, womöglich bald auch Frankreich) und dem Rest der EU - die zukünftige Energiepolitik Deutschlands - die Unabhängigmachung der EU als neutrales und aktives Staatengeflecht in der Weltpolitik - bessere Beziehungen zu Russland zur Konfliktprävention In diesen Bereichen wir sich diese Partei zum Wohle von Deutschland und der Welt einsetzen und Deutschland als politische Supermacht auf der Weltbühne etablieren. Wären Sie daran interessiert, der Bewegung beizutreten, die das möglich machen soll?

[@robertoswald1112]

Also masterminded the recolonization and economic rape of every economy from Warsaw to Athens, all while seeming like Julia Child. Indeed a masterful politician…

[@bagxx4128]

@@fawkesmorque Die Partei der Humanisten könnte dir zusagen.

[@starther]

Very interesting to watch as a German! Well what can I say? I dont want to think of who comes next as Chancellor - people will be missing her despite of all the things she did wrong. She is a decent and a down-to-earth person who has just tried to do her job as best as she probably could, for years.

[@AlinaTimmer]

I have the bad feeling that everything is going to go downhill when she's gone. 😶

[@maxkraft2709]

Balima dimmer: dann sollten Sie vielleicht selber Politisch aktiv werden.

[@kayvan671]

Das bezweifle ich sehr.

[@LL-tr5et]

watch them borrow ideas from their dictator neighbours PiS

[@unkown7277]

west is in downhill... Asia is the next region that will be rising...

[@dawae2162]

Oh boy it will

[@indrinita]

This presenter / journalist is amazing - clear, concise and contextual explanations of what has been going on. Great work. More of Aya Ibrahim please!

[@julianosvonskingrad7009]

I actually thought the same!

[@x3Cay]

trippel thumps up

[@kluger2222]

precise and clear 👍

[@hans-joachimbierwirth4727]

The presenter shows you a picture full of well known right wing extremists and calls that "centrism". It's a bunch of lies that get presented here.

[@Ludwig1625]

Rather have her than the annoying gay presenters of Vox who emphasize every half a syllable

[@axlegrind4212]

boy she was pissed when obama had her cell phone tapped.

[@SilverSmrfr]

lol she wasn't.

[@JohnnyMando92]

You missed when Bush was asking her for money for the Gulf War.

[@alfredoalfaro5000]

@@SilverSmrfr Sure thing, I remember that day when she personally told you.

[@fozziebear7064]

Who wouldn’t be?!

[@Techinvestor567]

How do you think she found out...#wespytoo :*

[@shazmosushi]

Thanks for creating explanatory videos about the German democracy and domestic politics for an international audience. This is increases helps grow international understanding, and Germany's soft power. Cheers from Australia

[@virtualcat5581]

Really nice overview of a multi-party system!

[@anthonybanchero3072]

I love how they vote, to use it for the House, we would have to amend the Constitution. Although currently, could be used in large delegations, and 49 State Houses.

[@formerunsecretarygeneralba9536]

@@anthonybanchero3072 you think they're gonna do that? It's just too much paper work for them. Just look at Puerto Rico, a lot of Presidents said they will make them into the 51st state but then they just got lazy and don't wanna deal with the paperwork.

[@TASCOLP]

That's what we call democracy in Europe. Not like this two party dictorship on the other side of the Atlantic (US).

[@TASCOLP]

@C J I know that there a more party's in the US. But it's impossible for them to be part of the political process because the election system (the winner takes it all).

[@harrydehnhardt5092]

@C J "For the record, there are multiple parties in the US as well" - But they are all irrelevant for the political process in the US. "In the US, there is basically one party - the business party. It has two factions, called Democrats and Republicans, which are somewhat different but carry out variations on the same policies. By and large, I am opposed to those policies. As is most of the population." Noam Chomsky

[@jerrybasaya5377]

Her absence will be felt.

[@realrembrandt8273]

True

[@gevsondybeli]

ohh It will. Im crying already

[@IkeOkerekeNews]

@@proclusyellioupolos197 Bootlicker comments are so lame.

[@jonhylow1239]

definitley NOPE. Many million good people, will have a huge and long party, the second she fu..off..

[@davidsmith-fc9cu]

Yes, for about a week.

[@andyselarom4462]

I'm a man that would follow that woman anywhere, what a leader, going to miss her a lot...ANGIE!

[@siffilus4461]

Magst wohl Kinderarmut?

[@darkfoxjj]

Why do you think she's good?

[@seb0rn739]

@@darkfoxjj Because she is.

[@herrnchaos7490]

@@seb0rn739 her first two therms yes but after that no like the healthcare reform which was a disaster , and also her climate policy

[@TurKlack]

Because she's good in what she's doing?! I think I've never seen her being overly aggressive, loud or foul mouthed. She clearly is a capable woman with a long history of interesting choices.

[@TurKlack]

@Young Pappy Hm mh. How?

[@samh659]

I'm not from German, but man as a law student her crisis management is out of this world, I've actually made some essay (an assignment my 'dear' lecturer gave me after I've corrected him in class 😂) about enduring politician, and man her strategies during the '08 economic crises and middle east correspondence would make most leader buckle under pressure... P.s as I say I'm not from German, so anything I say here is my opinion alone

[@seb0rn739]

I agree. With her gone, there will be one less politician who really wants the best for the people of Germany and Europe. Greeting from Germany.

[@thelegend8621]

In Germany we say: „Sie ist unsere Mutti“

[@abelioanpopa8883]

I'm Italien :"Sieistnehexe"

[@rosariolamanna1944]

Sieisteinefalscheschlange ich bin Deutscher

[@himanshpandey6380]

@@arpitasingha6170 "Sie ist unsere Mutti" = "She is our mother"

[@abelioanpopa8883]

@@arpitasingha6170 Hexe is a dark Witch

[@queerulantin6431]

Eigentlich sagen wir das gar nicht..

[@knightofwind2929]

Better her than some crazy dictator. Hopefully Germany stays strong and quiet.

[@notapplicable4567]

Very quiet!!!!

[@bylonix9290]

nah I miss the old times °>°

[@abelioanpopa8883]

She ist a dictator

[@sammyk.910]

@Mehmet Volintine Franklin D. Roosevelt - 32th president of the USA - won 4 elections, 1932, 1936, 1940 and 1944.

[@userunknown8091]

@Mehmet Volintine it's called democracy. I don't know if you ever experienced that..

[@citizengoose1342]

How she democratically stayed in power: Being a good leader every other nation envies. Its thanks to her there's so much peace in Germany and europe in general

[@mamababycats]

A competent woman!

[@jullyjims1906]

She Mooch off USA Taxpayer. Pay your NATO fees you Witch.

[@Sinista123]

@@jullyjims1906 Do some research. You got no idea what you're talking about.

[@jullyjims1906]

@@Sinista123 I know what I speak of. Germany collapse without USA support.

[@edricaldones9639]

@@jullyjims1906 Utter rubbish, you have no idea what you're babbling about.

[@massinakmin8340]

Why are americans always so angry and misinformd when it comes to other countries..

[@khalequzzaman9467]

She is one of the best politicians in the world. She is incredible woman. The world needs more leaders like she!!!

[@mortuos557]

Also Akk was a little too comfy with censorship

[@schnitzel2309]

im German and I dont want her to to leave

[@hans-joachimbierwirth4727]

Partymembers. Unfortunately they have smartphones and internet now.

[@sriharshacv7760]

It has more to do with German tendency of not going for the head of their leader. As long as the leader is accommodating, they let minor disappointments slide. Good luck for Germany. It is the peace you long deserved.

[@gamermapper]

German tendency? Certainly not in the 20th century 😂

[@HueManConsciousness]

Because shes a disaster for the german Population. Big Media roots for her like they are Rooting for biden. Germany is deeply devided like the US is. Its just the Media telling you otherwise. We are on the brink of Civil war ... Not just in germany and the US ... social injustice, curruption and bigotry paired with tremendeous narcusissm is dominating the so called "Western World". Its crested Not for the people but for the rich Elite to progress.

[@echnaton123]

out of Bed Style thats the biggest BS I read so far this year. Dont know in which country you live, but definitely not in Germany. The civil divide is in your head, pls see a doctor.

[@besseralsdu7070]

@@HueManConsciousness 👁👄👁

[@jansix4287]

@@HueManConsciousness Anglo-Saxon crazy talk. No German would consider rich people to be some kind of "elite".

[@tarkan1995]

And then, there are few people wo say: "sHe iS a diCtatoR"

[@Gottesanbeter10]

@@Deltrix4762 Nein ist sie nicht

[@janfelix4573]

as a German who should live in this dictatorship I can say.....she's not.....we live in beautiful democracy right here....:)

[@polishrepublic5055]

She's elected by idiocracy.

[@userunknown8091]

@@polishrepublic5055 says the one from Poland 😂

[@polishrepublic5055]

@@userunknown8091 where are you from. I want to see your government.

[@joe55514]

She is just the top level pro politician within the league of pro politicians. Seriously

[@arnoldgranson5696]

Hello 👋 how are you doing today ?

[@pb.j.1753]

It's called competence and sanity. The US: 👀

[@jordancalimlim3020]

Sad. She’s leaving. She is an icon to many.

[@Cjnw]

*Sad Sgt Pepper noises*

[@jerryscanas]

She is a incompetent bafoon....

[@jordancalimlim3020]

@@jerryscanas She handled crisis good. She is a sign of stability. Smart and slow.

[@TSGPhilipp]

@@jerryscanas she is the best Chancellor the CDU could have ever given us

[@matsoball2713]

@@jerryscanas Can you elaborate on this?

[@aurthurlarry9002]

Never underestimate the frauen union, the women's wing of the CDU The other thing she did was dream up a German test for Turkish bride that effectively prevented the important of under educated young women from turkey

[@christopherbrain4472]

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[@estakim41]

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[@harrysmith5129]

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[@lesedimpho3201]

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[@boleslawwysocki3264]

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[@cheynepoole6986]

Simple answer, because she practically runs the EU

[@JollyOldCanuck]

False, Germany is the dominant economy, but each EU member has veto power on all important issues.

[@josuenogueras7141]

@@JollyOldCanuck lol right

[@stevemc522]

Cheyne Poole You are not wrong , so so glad we are out of that corrupt club

[@ftdecastrolondon]

Mismanages you mean. THE EU is a disaster!

[@user-bx6vy1se1f]

@@ftdecastrolondon ever heard of Putin's Russia???

[@aryankapoor6731]

Everyone is gangsta until some Austrian fails in art school.

[@hansnoor9637]

And start a movement blaming mid class store owners for taking their jerbs

[@Dan-kr9bm]

Foreign outlets often make her sound kinda sinister. Keeping "a firm grip on power" and "dominating the political system". She's a no-nonsense kinda person who does her job, thats it. All the while she has soul and heart, she's caring and considerate, maybe sometimes a bit akward when dealing with public realtions, but in a heartwarming, motherly way. She's our Mutti. P.S. Before anyone tries to be cheeky: I know DW is not a foreign outlet technically.

[@RebeccaLynnMusic]

Our American system is absolutely horrible. Broken. Corrupt.

[@tomsenft7434]

@StellarClick They already have done so.

[@RasPutintheGreat]

You don't say!

[@francescoralph5341]

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[@RebeccaLynnMusic]

@StellarClick Yeah, not looking forward to that.

[@RebeccaLynnMusic]

@@francescoralph5341 I see that your comment is not uniquely addressed to me.

[@TheHollandHS]

Helmut Kohl: you are nearly There Angie

[@nelsonmandela9590]

When she took office it was still allowed to smoke in public buildings in Germany.

[@freyjanj]

Well, I'm very grateful that *this* is a thing of the past.

[@Booksandstrawberries]

Even though I'm Greek and our political relations haven't been the best since the crisis, I respect her. She must be doing a really good job to hold on in power for so long.

[@abelioanpopa8883]

😂😂😂😂😂 She destroy aktually Germany

[@jefflarin3774]

@@abelioanpopa8883 actually **** And how she destroyed Germany

[@iwannadance3070]

@@abelioanpopa8883 No she doesn't. I'm German and most Germans really like her, including me.

[@RandomPerson-yq1qk]

@@iwannadance3070 Most germans do not really like her that much anymore. Both the left and right can definitely agree on the fact that they want somone new. At the same time "Abel Ioan Popa" is ridiculous for saying that she destroys germany. Edit: This has probably changed a lot in this crisis so I guess that she is pretty popular again. So you are probably right. Also even people who dislike her policies generally agree that she is very competent, including me.

[@puzzlekuchen]

Glad to hear a Greek say so, with what happend, I get why some would be mad at everything german politics related. I do think she has done a lot of good and I do like her (excluding some political interests), but I also think she herself has no self interest in leading anymore. Not that I ever had the impression she was selfish in any way, it's more that she is tired of it, the job.

[@susansuewwilliams]

Naturally a complete coverage, Germany's future is the world's future.

[@elements1168]

@Majed Gallivant if they went wild they can

[@_aeon8]

@Majed Gallivant Germany is the 4th most powerful economy in the world. I think that germany does have a big influence on the world

[@psycho4207]

@Majed Gallivant yes germany isnt a superpower,BUT together with the EU we surely are!

[@HugostarGames]

@Majed Gallivant ask your self then why its called aspirin when you take one...or where the HQ of the company is, that produced your trains in ur public transport...

[@MrKilper]

@Majed Gallivant lol you don t see t that s your problem

[@phoenix5054]

A European "conservative" (effectively a US Democrat) seems to be the best kinds of leaders: technocratic, stable, and reliable.

[@phoenix5054]

@Andrea andrea All of this applies to your "Emperor god" Donald Trump. BTW, most European countries, Israel, and Japan was led by this type of leader.

[@maybeh-letsplaysmore3697]

@Andrea andrea And that's why the Democrats elected Joe Biden instead of a socialist by 26 points 🙄

[@phoenix5054]

@Andrea andrea A "socialist" wants only 28% corporate tax? This is still lower than 2017 tax rate. You gotta do better than that.

[@maybeh-letsplaysmore3697]

@Andrea andrea I'm not trying to be condescending, but I can not understand your comment. Can you please check your grammar and spelling and then repost it?

[@maybeh-letsplaysmore3697]

@Andrea andrea There's all this evidence of fraud and yet somehow Trump has lost over 30 lawsuits alleging fraud. Funny how that works.

[@frittiHD]

There are some thing i dont agree with her (immigration, digitalization) but all in all she led to stability in Germany!

[@leechaktatotato3355]

Succession crisis: Oh god this is Bismack all over again!

[@Tauriboss]

Lets just hope Laschet wont be as influencable as a certain Kaiser...

[@Kwippy]

I am sure inside Germany she has many detractors, but from an international perspective, she is the most respected world leader. At a time when other mature democracies are serving up the likes of Trump and Boris Johnson, her level headed leadership proves that democracy as a system of government can work.

[@sipapito]

Thank you for bringing such rich and knowledgeable information to the world and for those that we live in Germany and don't manage the language of German very well.

[@german_1346]

She did such a good job 🇩🇪👍

[@kayvan671]

Naja...

[@__BeN_]

@@kayvan671 nAjA Was hat sie denn so schlecht gemacht?

[@Leonard0108]

@@__BeN_ wir kennen hier halt keine anderen kanzler mehr, mit denen wir sie vergleichen und sehen können, wie gut sie ist😂

[@babyyoda3497]

@@Leonard0108 Stimmt, deshalb machen wir ihr es noch schwerer und vergleichen sie mit der Optimal Lösung. Darum gibt es immer so dumme Aussagen.

[@scanida5070]

@@GT-fl9gf But the mass migrations under Kohl and Schmidt were completely fine? The argument that Migration ruined Germany is complete and utter rubbish...

[@darounadarouna8951]

A very smart woman.I love her!

[@imeldam1183]

Sadly, she contributed to Europe falling apart.

[@Nicov55]

She is competent, resolved and governed by reason; unlike most other world leaders over the past decades.

[@wbaumschlager]

Her only goal was to stay in power as long as possbile.

[@LontEnCaras]

just read the title and haven't watched the video yet, but as a german, I say it's because she had no real competition. I never voted for her party, in fact i very much dislike the CDU, but if you would ask me "who else should become chancellor?" then I wouldn't really know an answer right now.

[@LontEnCaras]

@Dv Abc maybe from an american perspective? I don't know where you are from, but they are considered the opposite of liberal here in germany.

[@LontEnCaras]

@Dv Abc that's pretty mainstream in europe. Nothing special. Except in some eastern european countrys i think.

[@Thiesi]

I feel pretty much the same. I've certainly not voted for the CDU in decades, but I would vote for her. In fact, had it been possible for me, I would have done exactly that: vote for her to become/remain chancellor without voting for the CDU.

[@elalcazar7374]

@Dv Abc don´t worry the csu is gonna pull the CDU back in the direction, because they piss their pants that they gonna loose bavaria to the AFD otherwise

[@folkestender2025]

@@elalcazar7374 No never, Bavarians will always vote for CSU, even if the Alps collapse and Lake Starnberg dries up (lol).

[@brd8764]

It is good to watch the road and move on ahead to be safe. It is best to know the road and leave to not be late. It is a better know the needed road and do the required as make.

[@fatehhaddad9573]

She is a great leader, a moderate one. most importantly she has a big heart and she respects democracy. hopefully the next chancellor follows her path.

[@waffle-waffle5416]

there's an old saying : "you'll only realize the worth of an item when you lost it", just like how i realize the worth of a cheap key when i lost it, now i can't open the door and need to get in through the window like a thief

[@jeromefitzroy]

She would be missed. Most people have to be chased from power, but she’s willing to give it up despite support for her

[@NextFuckingLevel]

She is not aggressive nor have vision Germany only want stability

[@meneither3834]

Sadly that only worked due to the peaceful era we went through (pax Americana in a way.) But tensions are rising in the world. Germany will have to get itself a vision or become the sidekick of America or to weaker countries like Russia or France.

[@s.j.8693]

Of course she has Vision. Her biggest Vision was and still is europe. Only people who doesnt know her work she did will say she has no Vision. Listen to her speech at harvard than you will find out that this was the leader with the most Vision in Our mankind!

[@nsfproduction1]

@@GHaase-ov2oq Also zurück ins Mittelalter und jede Region in Europa kämpft unabhängig für sich? Die EU ist das wichtigste Bündnis für uns in Deutschland.

[@questionmark3219]

@@nsfproduction1 Die EU ist eine Ergänzung für wichtige Fragen wie Sicherheitspolitik, Wirtschaft, Zuwanderung und aktuell auch z.B. bei der Beschaffung des Corona-Impfstoffes. Je mehr sich die EU allerdings in innenpolitische Angelegenheiten einmischt, desto schwieriger wird es alle Mitgliedstaaten zusammen zu halten. Deutschland vergisst oftmals, dass jedes einzelne Land aus einem anderen Grund EU-Mitglied ist. Vieles wird immer nur aus der deutschen EU-Perspektive gesehen, nach der die EU in allen politischen Feldern immer weiter zusammenwachsen sollte. In vielen Ländern wird das aber anders gesehen.

[@jonasklapper2875]

@@GHaase-ov2oq Die EU wird Deutschland nicht zerstören, da sie Deutschlands langer Arm ist.

[@pritamsinha5479]

She is the conservative mom who changed her family to support kids anyway possible.

[@swanpride]

@franky ...she is a conservative. Her party is considered centre right in the German political landscape.

[@swanpride]

@JK They really, really aren't.

[@lraaijman1710]

@@swanpride Conservative in name only, They love true conservatism as much as that National socialists loved the marxist version of socialism

[@v.t.7534]

I don't like her asylum-politics, but: - She worked hard in her live - She isn't radical unlike many politicans (no matter if left or right) - She tried her best - most politicans are worse - not everything, what went wrong in germany, is her fault!! - She makes good memes

[@hans-joachimbierwirth4727]

Burning hundred people alive not radical? What drug are you on?

[@ChrisT-O]

@@hans-joachimbierwirth4727, she didn`t burn anybody, keep you lies in your sick brain

[@hans-joachimbierwirth4727]

@@ChrisT-O More than 100 people have been burned alive deliberately at Kunduz. You are denying an undisputed historic fact.

[@elianapet8227]

Not ready to let her go, just 1 more term pls

[@ef888]

She might even win a majority if she ran again

[@Nyla_]

But I totally understand that she won't run again.

[@calmondey4214]

@@Nyla_ Yeah, have you seen her? She looks so tired because she has always something to do. And now Corona, she deserves to go and live a good life. I'm happy with her.

[@user-sf5iq2fl1l]

Because shes competent. If you're really competente you dont need autocratic regimes. People will want you there. Shes more educated than anyone.

[@hans-joachimbierwirth4727]

You misspelled corpulent. It is corpulent, not competent.

[@cakapcakep241]

I got here after watching "ruf mich angela" music video 😅. KZbin recomendation is kinda weird.

[@bobbiemanueldelapena4997]

Despite losing 2 world wars, Germany managed to maintain its hegemony in Europe...

[@touficjammoul4482]

I have a lot of respect and admiration for this iron woman. wish we can see someday similar leaders for her patriotic and practical in leading her country.

[@questionmark3219]

Many people in Germany hate her for obvious reasons. The only reason she still is in power is because many other politicans aren't able to attract the voters.

[@Flaschenteufel]

if she were patriotic she would actually do something for the people.

[@geisterfahreruberholer2171]

@Alexa Mstmn es gibt einen Unterschied zwischen Patriot und Nationalist.

[@geisterfahreruberholer2171]

@Alexa Mstmn Hm, dann müsste ja demzufolge jeder Franzose, Amerikaner, Japaner und vor allem Chinesen rechtsradikal sein. Das ist eben das Problem. Es ist en vogue antideutsch zu sein. Verstehe ich nicht. Vor allem von Deutschen. Jeder Ausländern, den ich kenne, freut sich hier zu sein und sind dankbar. Daher: mehr Patriotismus tut uns allemal gut. Speziell das selbstbewusste Auftreten in Zeiten von internationalen Krisen ist umso wichtiger.

[@geisterfahreruberholer2171]

@Alexa Mstmn das eine schließt das andere aber aus. Auch leistest du jeden Tag etwas, dieses Land auch. Corona ist ein guter Beleg, wie gut wir Dinge machen im Vergleich zu anderen. Da reicht ein Blick nach Südeuropa oder die USA. Das ist eben kulturell verankert. Unser Sozialsystem kann man auf den Papier kopieren, würde aber andernorts nur ausgenutzt werden. Je mehr ich in der Welt rum kam, umso mehr mag ich es hier. Naja, youtube hat mich eines gelernt: man kann hier nur freundliche Hinweise geben, diskutieren ist sinnlos. Wünsch dir daher erst mal einen schönen Abend und vielleicht habe ich etwas zum nachdenken hinterlassen :)

[@hierkonnteihrewerbungstehe7826]

She survived the minefield of german politics where even the smallest mistakes you made in your PhD-paper 20 years ago will end your career. I'm not joking, false quotations in your PhD-paper is a classic career-killer in german politics.

[@jkobstube4314]

I think you forgot the most popular candidate, Markus Söder. I don't really see any chances for Röttgen and it's also gonna be very tough for Laschet. Thing is, if Söder should really decide not to candidate for his parties nomination, Merz will most likely take his place, something I'm not too fond of.

[@chrisrudolf9839]

Söder cannot follow her as the party leader of the CDU, because he is a member of the small Bavarian-only sister party CSU. He could become the candidate for chancellor supported by the two parties, but based on the rather bad experience of the Unions with running a CSU candidate for chancellor in the past (two failed attempts) and Söder's not too positive reputation outside Bavaria, I'd consider it rather unlikely that the CDU would try supporting a candidate from their smaller sister party again.

[@why8476]

@@chrisrudolf9839 Running Merz would be a much worse decision though, he's even less popular than Söder.

[@rollingdownfalling]

When she refused to enter the G7 this year, I thought she is a very decisive person, and wouldn't fear US even if they might retaliate.

[@jansix4287]

G7 meetings have been incredibly unproductive since the Trump administration took over. And the US is already sanctioning our energy supply and withdrawing troops as a "punishment" of Germany. There isn’t much to fear on top of that.

[@thechosenone1533]

I was in 3rd grade when she first came to power. I will complete my master's degree this year and she's still in power.

[@kleeblattchen38]

I honestly wouldn't mind if the successor slowly moved the party back to it's more conservative roots, as long as it helps kick out the damn AfD...

[@gdp2102]

Calm, mature and genuine leader just like German beer prost 🍺🍻

[@declup]

In the 21st century, it's Germany's political and electoral institutions that other nations should look to and adopt.

[@jansix4287]

@AC Milan Blog 1899 Channel Because voting systems have a huge influence on the functioning of democracy.

[@jansix4287]

@AC Milan Blog 1899 Channel Do you like the politics of New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern or Scotland’s Nicola Sturgeon? They both got elected using mixed-member proportional representation (MMP). It forces political parties to appeal to as many voters as possible, not just their own ideological followers.

[@comecome3887]

@@jansix4287 How does the system in Germany not force parties to appeal to as many voters as possible? Just look at the current government, it is made up of the SPD and CDU, these parties represented completely different values a few years ago....

[@jansix4287]

@@comecome3887 In a two party system with one winner and one loser, you need to mobilize your voter base by increasing the differences to the other party. In a multiparty system with coalition governments, you need to stay able to compromise with other parties to form a majority. A German chancellor will never completely undo the work of his predecessor like Trump did with Obama and Biden will do with Trump.

[@mikedresel731]

@@jansix4287 Well, the German electoral system is far from perfect. At the moment there is the problem that the number of Palamentarians increases with every further federal election due to the overhang mandates.

[@thinkingspaced]

Why'd you only tell us about 1/3 potential replacements?

[@d.w.1567]

Why don't you?

[@thinkingspaced]

Are you a representative of this news organization with the same name, asking a civilian why I don’t report the news?

[@d.w.1567]

@@thinkingspaced No, just coincidence

[@gullycreepa502]

Well hate her or love her. Absolutely she has done a great things for Europe not only Germany that's why the world still love her

[@janicetaitt6615]

Beautifull words, it is very encourageing to see that you reach out to the people and that your words are felt. I pray that you will experience this great peace, joy, love, strength and wholeness which is being felt within from many people. Theres a shifting in the globe and all your efforts and hard work will improve lives and help families to get back to a normal routine and to be of courage to return to work and education. Wishing you all the happiness and miracles its so uplifting to see as a leader and female that you really do send out a message of love and concern for the people which is very unique bless you so encouraged to do more 🌹

[@arnoldgranson5696]

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

[@samiahussein3458]

She is brilliant human kind She respect human dignity I just love her and respect her God bless her God be with you aver step of the way Amen Amen Amen 🙏 🙌 ❤

[@vals4207]

Are you from germany ? Can you explain more why she has such good reputation ? And what youth thinks about her ?

[@rezayo3145]

well done guys. appreciate your effort.

[@xModerax]

This video is actually very informative. Most things align with reality and they are presented as youd expect from serious media. Wish more media outlets would use such a format.

[@Nadeldrucker]

Which aspects of the film did not align with reality? Can you give an example?

[@hans-joachimbierwirth4727]

Well known right wing extremists in the picture, "centrism" claimed by the lying presenter.

[@dominikmair3291]

A little correction she didn´t end mandatory conscription she paused it which means that it can be inplemented anytime the bundestag likes

[@ruturajshiralkar5566]

Bundestag🤣🤣🤣

[@sturanovicms]

So she stayed so long in power because she obeyed the will of her people.. Imagine that

[@felixlehmann721]

in germany we say "unsere muddi" xD

[@kayvan671]

Seid wann? Ich habe noch nie von jemandem gehört der sie so nennt.

[@calmondey4214]

@@kayvan671 naja, jetzt hast du's aber ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@kayvan671]

@@calmondey4214 *Wow* Trotzdem nennt die Mehrheit der Deutschen sie nicht Mutti.

[@Leonard0108]

@@kayvan671 sondern natürlich "dIKtAToriN"😂🤦🏼‍♂️

[@moinmoin7145]

In Arabia they call her mother from Islam, cause they give German tax money away...and old German must search food in garbage cans !!

[@_SpamMe]

You can ask that question ... or realize that since 1949 Germany has had exactly 8 chancellors and do the math. You don't need an explanation for why a chancellor gets reelected a few times, you need one for those who don't manage it.

[@janea4777]

Don’t leave 😩. She’s my rock

[@babyyoda3497]

Yeah, we will miss her.

[@bysh9077]

She's like the Queen of Britain, but German edition.

[@johanna4456]

I really hope it will not be Merz ! :D

[@Nelson_504]

3:53 Angie..! That's how I refer to her as term of endearment. I've always admired her.

[@Los6317]

I really admire her, I think that she’s a really good politician

[@aliezhasa9490]

She is composed. She is exactly what a leader ought to be

[@3n3rgy90]

Ranting on twitter is not the way to go you mean?

[@farazkhan7035]

Very good journalism. Keep up the good work.

[@jwjw5412]

very good content! helped me with my essay