Angela Merkel’s shaking changes how Germany’s leaders discuss their health
14 July 2019 |
6:35 am
When Angela Merkel shakes, the whole of Germany worries. But on Thursday, comfortably seated, the chancellor got through a state reception untroubled. Politicians revealing health issues is no longer taboo in Germany.
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