Merkel Leaves Konrad Adenauer Foundation Board as Merz Joins in Latest Power Shift
• Angela Merkel left the board of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, a think tank tied to her party the CDU
• Merkel said she had "simply grown out of this role" and wanted more distance from political obligations
• The move raises questions about her relationship with the CDU under new leader Friedrich Merz
• Merkel and Merz have a difficult history after she wrested control of the party from him years ago
• As Merkel left the foundation board, Merz joined it in a continuing game of musical chairs between them