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2020-12-25T12:33:47.167Z
Thanks to her high reputation, Angela Merkel was able to reach important agreements during the German EU Council Presidency, for example in the dispute with Poland and Hungary. Nevertheless, the balance sheet is mixed. From the perspective of German taxpayers, Merkel's departure will be a huge loss.
Two questions are currently being asked with regard to the European Union (EU): How successful was Germany under the leadership of Chancellor Angela Merkel in the six-month EU presidency?
And: how is the Union doing at the end of 2020?
After this EU Council Presidency, it will be clear at the latest: Angela Merkel will leave a huge void on the European stage after her withdrawal.
Source: welt
