The Enigmatic ‘Climate Chancellor’ Pulls Off a Grand Finale
A new EU climate target cements Angela Merkel’s global legacy, but many in Germany say she has often been an obstacle to progress.
December 31, 2020
German Chancellor Angela Merkel throws her voting card into the ballot box during passage of sweeping climate legislation in December 2019. Credit: Fabian Sommer/picture alliance via Getty Images
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