China News Service, November 9th. In a comprehensive report, the outgoing German Chancellor Merkel said in an interview with the media that the refugee crisis and the new crown epidemic are the biggest challenges during her 16-year term as prime minister. She also emphasized that she will not leave office. Politics.
On October 26, local time, German President Steinmeier announced the end of his term at the government's retirement ceremony and officially handed it over to Merkel, who has served as German Chancellor for 16 years.
It is reported that Steinmeier had previously asked Merkel to continue to exercise the duties of prime minister until the next prime minister was appointed.
According to reports, Merkel said in an exclusive interview broadcasted on the 7th by Deutsche Welle that the refugee flows dominated by Syrian refugees in 2015 and 2016 and the current new crown epidemic are the biggest challenges in her ruling career. The reason is Both are at stake for human destiny.
Merkel said, "You can see how these directly affect people. It is the most challenging for me."
When asked whether Germany has successfully overcome the refugee crisis, Merkel said that although the process is not perfect, thanks to the efforts of local officials and volunteers, "we have done it."
However, she emphasized that the EU has not had a unified refugee admission policy until today, and efforts are needed.
The report pointed out that the caretaker government led by Merkel is expected to step down after the new government is established in December.
She was at ease during the 20-minute TV interview, and she believed that she liked the job of the prime minister, and she felt a little sad about leaving.
She said, "I will stay focused until the last day of my tenure."
In addition, Merkel is also full of expectations for the life after leaving office, and said that she will "read and sleep" well after she is relieved of her post.
Merkel emphasized that she will no longer engage in politics in the future, but she will naturally know what she will do after a few months of rest after leaving office.