Posted 12/8/2023, 3:58:00 PM
Merkel Further Distances Herself from Politics, Leaves Christian Democrat-Linked Policy Group
- Merkel has distanced herself further from politics by leaving a policy group linked to her former party, the Christian Democrats
- She said "I have simply outgrown this role," according to sources close to her
- The chairman of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung wanted Merkel to join their board, but she declined and left the group
- Merkel retired from politics in 2021 after 16 years as Chancellor, saying she wanted to focus on sleeping and reading
- Despite stepping back, Merkel still remains a member of the Christian Democrats party