Angela Merkel intends to remain the German chancellor despite not seeking re-election as chair of the ruling Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party, DPA news agency reported Monday, citing informed sources.
VIENNA (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 29th October, 2018) Angela Merkel intends to remain the German chancellor despite not seeking re-election as chair of the ruling Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party, DPA news agency reported Monday, citing informed sources.
Earlier in the day, media reported that Merkel had already informed senior figures within the CDU about her plans regarding the party chairmanship.
Merkel has been CDU chair since 2000.
