Merkel's Last Dance: The Merkel Method (E08)

Merkel's Last Dance | Deutsche Welle by DW

Jun 3, 202142:05News & Politics

How does she do it? How has the German Chancellor managed to stay on top for 15+ years? What does "Merkeling through" mean? Find out from somebody who has served as minister under Angela Merkel, working closely with her,...

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