Everyone is talking about the end of an era in Europe — and that’s correct. Angela Merkel has declared her intention to step down, first as Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party leader and then, in 2021 at the latest, as chancellor.
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Carl Bildt: The end of an era in Europe
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Vladimir Putin react as they arrive to give a statement on Aug. 18, 2018 at Schloss Meseberg castle in Meseberg, northeastern Germany, where they meet to discuss conflicts in Syria and Ukraine as well as energy issues.
