Angela Merkel is back: Finally!
There are some bugs to fix
Created: 05/25/2022, 12:55 p.m
By: Mike Schier
Ex-Chancellor Angela Merkel has recently received a lot of criticism regarding her Russia and energy policy.
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For a long time it was quiet around ex-Chancellor Merkel.
Now she's back on the scene.
There is a lot to talk about, comments Mike Schier.
Munich - She has made herself rare: Angela Merkel had practically disappeared from the public eye since she left the Chancellery on December 8th.
A few holiday pictures, the visit to the awarding of the Federal Cross of Merit to the actor Ulrich Matthes.
That's it.
With the exception of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, no political statement.
All the more was talked about Merkel.
Above all about their Russia and energy policy, which in retrospect must be regarded as a failure.
Angela Merkel: Ex-Chancellor returns - two appearances in one week
The ex-Chancellor's public waiting period ends next week.
On June 1, she holds the laudation at the farewell of DGB boss Reiner Hoffmann.
A few days later she answered questions from the journalist Alexander Osang in the Berliner Ensemble.
Under the somewhat pretentious title "So what is my country?" it should also be about German responsibility.
A topic that is more topical than seldom in post-war history.
Angela Merkel and the "turning point": Germany made many mistakes
Germany has made many mistakes in recent years.
With the return of the most important protagonist, the reappraisal can begin.
Finally!
It should not exhaust itself in assigning blame, but above all draw lessons for the future - for example with a view to China, but also to the Arab world.
It was a mistake on the part of the rulers to put too much emphasis on economic aspects.
And it was a mistake of the German economy to only look at the price when it comes to supply chains and production facilities.
Globalization is entering a new phase.
And it will be exciting to hear what Angela Merkel means by "turning point".
Mike Schier
