When Angela Merkel is sworn in later today (22 November) as the first woman chancellor in Germany, a whole new generation of German politicians will be taking the lead of the EU’s largest country.
Two months after the elections, Mrs Merkel, leader of the Christian Democrat party, can finally take the reins of her country in a "grand coalition" with her former main rivals, the Social Democrat party.
In order to be nominated, Mrs Merkel needs to win at least 308 of the total 614 vot...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.