German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said this is her last chancellorship and that she will step down in 2021 when the term ends.
TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports Merkel made this known while addressing a press conference at the headquarters of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) on Monday.
Merkel, chairwoman of Germany’s CDU since 2000, also said she will not run for party leadership at its next conference in December.
Having served as chancellor for 13 years, Merkel, however, said she will remain as chancellor for the remainder of the term.
Merkel also added that she will not take any other political positions after the chancellorship.
“I want my party gets the freedom to prepare well for the future,” said Merkel.
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