Merkel ‘concerned’ about EU’s future as she says goodbye
27 October 2021 |
2:16 pm
At her last European Union leader's summit, outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she is leaving power "at a time when there is cause for concern" for the European Union, citing disputes on migration, the bloc's economy, and the rule of law in EU countries. of Angela Merkel
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