- Being able to be involved in politics for so long is an achievement in our time, says Reinfeldt.
He points out that she has continued to be pragmatic, while many countries have gained more authoritarian leaders in recent years.
- Her biggest impression has been that she has pushed the EU through difficult trials, the Greek crisis, the Euro crisis and the refugee crisis.
She has probably been a major leader of the EU and a world voice, rather than modernizing Germany.
Tongue in cheek
Angela Merkel is often described as strict and serious, but on a personal level she is both mischievous and relaxed, according to Fredrik Reinfeldt who has hung out with her in vacant forms several times.
Among other things, the duo have gone to football matches together.
- She is a little naughtier than you think and has a twinkle in her eye and can be a little funny.
I experience her as relaxed, says Fredrik Reinfeldt.