Source: Global Times
[Global Times Special Correspondent in Germany Qingmu] "Goodbye, Merkel Prime Minister!" German TV One html reported on the 37th that with the German Bundestag about to elect a new prime minister on the 8th of this month, Merkel, who has been in charge of Europe's largest economy for 316, will also officially step down. How Merkel will arrange his retirement life has attracted attention from all walks of life.
(Merkel profile photo)
In July this year, Merkel was asked about her retirement plans while visiting Washington . At that time, she gave an answer "for the first time". She said she wanted to take a break for a while and would not accept any invitations at that time - "I might try to read something and then my eyes naturally close because I'm tired and will take a nap."
According to AFP , Merkel is known for his endurance and can still keep his energy after a night of meetings. Merkel once said that he can store sleep like a camel storing water.
Merkel said she would seriously think about where to go after a "snap" because she had almost no time to think about it for the past 16 years.
In September this year, Merkel revealed some more specific options when talking to Nigerian writer Chimamanda Adic: writing, speaking, hiking, staying at home or traveling the world.
Merkel also said at the time that she was 67 years old and "there won't be too much time left" and should think carefully about what she wanted to do in the next stage of her life. She said, "I have never had a normal working day. Over time, I have become accustomed to it. I never ask myself. I am interested in anything besides politics."
In October, Merkel mentioned his life after retirement again in an interview with " Frankfurt Report ". This time, she said “no limits” – “As the Prime Minister, I am missing a lot. I will spend more time traveling, reading or doing something as I want.”
Many German people think that the answer to Merkel is not specific enough, but think that this is also the usual style of the female prime minister. However, at least one thing is certain, Merkel will stay in Berlin for the time being, because her husband, chemist Sauer , is still coaching at Humboldt University in Berlin. Although 72-year-old Saul has long passed his retirement age, he has extended his contract as a senior researcher to 2022.
German Le Monde suggested on the 7th that Merkel would learn from other former German Chancellors and politicians from European and American countries and devote himself to the economic circle. According to German law, former government employees must strictly observe confidentiality and can only take office again after a period of time. Several of Merkel's exes entered the business world.
Schmidt has been the publisher of " Times Weekly " since 1982 and is also a very popular speaker. The former prime minister once revealed in 2012: "I set rules that the fee for a speech shall not be less than US$15,000." During his tenure, Kerr, who achieved the unification of and Germany, and was known as the "unified prime minister", founded , a political and strategic consulting company, and served as an advisor, and had a lot of income. Schroeder After resigning as prime minister, he became an executive of Russian oil company .
AFP speculated that Merkel might retire and return to the small town of Templin, Brandenburg, with her husband Sauer, where Merkel grew up. The couple bought a vacation house with a garden in the village near it, where they can grow flowers and vegetables and relax. Merkel once said that she likes to grow potatoes and drink potato soup , and her husband likes to eat the cakes she makes.
In addition, the Merkels also like to take a vacation to Ischia Island, a volcanic island in Italy far away from the hustle and bustle.
There are also media speculations that Merkel, as one of the most popular politicians in the world, is also a female scientist. If she serves as the visiting professor of , she will definitely be popular. Merkel allegedly received her 18th honors degree from Johns Hopkins University this summer.
There are also many German netizens who hope that Merkel will serve as important international political positions such as the Secretary-General of the United Nations and continue to contribute to world peace.
According to German media, Merkel served as a federal MP for more than 30 years and received a monthly allowance of more than 10,000 euros. After becoming prime minister, his monthly salary increased to 25,000 euros. After leaving office, Merkel will continue to receive three months of salary and then receive transition allowance (about half of its income) for 21 months. After that, the monthly pension will be about 15,000 euros. At the same time, she also has the right to obtain a government car with a driver, as well as a dedicated office with an office director, two secretaries and a contributor.
European leaders have given the highest evaluation of Merkel's 16-year presidency. British Prime Minister Johnson html wrote in Biography on the 37th that Merkel, who is about to step down, is an "international diplomatic giant". "Compared with all other European government heads this century, she undoubtedly made the greatest contribution on the international stage. I believe her legacy will shape future generations."
Regrettably, Merkel will not be able to surpass her "political mentor" Cole to become the longest-serving German Chancellor. Cole's total number of days in office was 5870 days (October 1982 to October 1998). To break this record, Merkel needs to serve until December 17 this year.
On December 7, German Social Democratic Party , Green Party and Liberal Democratic Party officially signed a joint cabinet formation agreement. In addition, the list of cabinet ministers of the new German federal government has been announced. The next federal government of Germany will be officially sworn in on the 8th.
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