Angela Merkel writes her political memoirs in her own words

Angela Merkel, who left power after 16 years at the head of the German chancellery, is writing her political memoirs with the aim of "explaining her most prominent decisions," as revealed Friday by her close adviser, who is involved in this project with the former chancellor.

"The chancellor does not want to tell her whole life. She wants to explain her most important political decisions in her own words and by referring to her path," Beth Baumann, Merkel's chief of staff from 2005 to her last day in office Wednesday, told the weekly Der Spiegel.

The two women, who have worked together for nearly 30 years, co-author this book, which does not yet have a publisher.

The writing project is supposed to last two or three years, according to the consultant.

These political memoirs will actually be the work of Merkel and Baumann, who said, "The chancellor and I am absolutely certain: if we had to write this book, we would do it on our own, without a hidden writer, historian or journalist."

Merkel, 67, handed over power on Wednesday to new chancellor Olaf Scholz.

Having excluded the former chancellor, whose popularity is still at its peak, he will assume any new political responsibility at this stage, even at the European level.

And she remained ambiguous about her future activities.

Her priority, as I have said many times, is to take a breather after 30 years of the political career.

Former world leaders such as Barack Obama and Jacques Chirac have published their memoirs, which often become best sellers.

Few of Merkel's predecessors remained inactive for a long time. After leaving the chancellery in 1982, Helmut Schmidt became co-publisher of the weekly Die Zeit.

Helmut Kohl and Gerhard Schroeder were able to benefit from their experiences, the first by setting up a consulting company and the second by lobbying, including a controversial role as chairman of the board of the Russian oil giant Rosneft.

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