As she prepares to leave politics, Germany's Angela Merkel has left her mark at home and abroad
- Written by Matt Fitzpatrick, Associate Professor in International History, Flinders University
As German Chancellor for 13 years, Merkel has been a dominant figure in European politics.AAP/EPA/Clemens Bilan
German Chancellor Angela Merkel this week announced she would not stand for re-election again, after being a towering figure in European politics for more than a decade.
An enormously popular leader at her peak, in recent state elections...