The "Merkel era" is coming to an end! Merkel's transformation from crybaby to Iron Lady
Translated from China Headlines, on September 26, 2021.

Germany's 16-year "Merkel era" is coming to an end as the winner of the Bundestag election on September 26 will take over the REINS of government from Angela Merkel.

Merkel: From 'Kohl's little Girl' to 'Iron Lady'

Angela Merkel, 67, born on July 17, 1954, became Germany's first female chancellor in 2005. Less well known is that Merkel's full name is Angela Dorothea Kasner. Merkel, as she is known, is actually the surname of her first husband, whom she retained after their divorce.