„More of the same“ for the German-Israeli Alliance? – by Raanan Eliaz and Gert Weisskirchen | Timesofisrael
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will step down after 16 years in office. A devoted friend of Israel throughout her time in office, she may continue to strengthen Israel’s alliance with Germany.
Her planned visit to Israel this week came at a peculiar time. Only weeks before an election takes place to determine the identity of her successor, Chancellor Merkel is a lame duck at home. She forfeited leadership of her party in 2018, hoping to enable a smooth and easy transition for her successor, a step that proved miscalculated. Her destined successor retired prematurely from the race and her own ability to lead the country, especially through the Covid pandemic, was undermined.
Her planned visit to Israel this week came at a peculiar time. Only weeks before an election takes place to determine the identity of her successor, Chancellor Merkel is a lame duck at home. She forfeited leadership of her party in 2018, hoping to enable a smooth and easy transition for her successor, a step that proved miscalculated. Her destined successor retired prematurely from the race and her own ability to lead the country, especially through the Covid pandemic, was undermined.
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