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Angela Merkel Is Stepping Down As German Chancellor in 2021. Here's What That Means
4:54am PDT - October 29th, 2018 angela merkel - TimeGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel will not seek reelection as the chair of her party in December. She has ruled Germany since 2005.