Angela Merkel offers silent reflection in new autobiography
- Angela Merkel published her autobiography three years after leaving office, portraying her decades-long political career.
- The book refrains from directly addressing adversaries, adhering to a 'never explain, never complain' approach.
- Through this work, Merkel reflects on her unique position in European politics and her experiences during significant crises.
Angela Merkel's autobiography, released three years after her chancellorship, presents her as a mediator rather than a sovereign leader, shaped by her upbringing in East Germany. Throughout the book, she employs a 'never explain, never complain' philosophy, resulting in notable omissions of adversaries like Yanis Varoufakis and only brief mentions of Boris Johnson and Donald Trump. The book begins with Merkel's early life under socialism, moving into crises during her later years, such as the eurozone crisis and the influx of displaced persons in 2015. Her stance on Ukraine and NATO is a significant part of the narrative, where she reflects on German and French actions and the perceptions of Russian President Vladimir Putin towards NATO's expansion.