Merkel's preparation for departure heralds turbulent times in German politics - commentators
German newspaper editorials focus on Chancellor Angela Merkel鈥檚 shock move to prepare for departure. 鈥淭he Merkel era draws to a close,鈥� comments S眉ddeutsche Zeitung. 鈥淭he CDU鈥檚 renewal and reformation may begin [鈥 This injects a new dynamism into German politics, because a 鈥榢eep it up鈥� approach no longer works for the other parties of the coalition either,鈥� according to S眉ddeutsche Zeitung. Germany 鈥渕ust prepare for a continuation of turbulent times [鈥 We face the dawn of a new era,鈥� according to the regional Westfalen-Blatt. While several commentators praise the characteristic 鈥渟ober style鈥� of Merkel鈥檚 move, others argue that it was long overdue because 鈥渢he clocks stood still far too long in Germany鈥�, according to the Mittelbayerische Zeitung.
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