Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel recently shared her impressions of former US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in an exclusive interview. Merkel noted Trump's fascination with the power of strongmen like Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his time in office.
In her new book reflecting on her 16-year tenure as Germany's leader, Merkel discussed the challenges faced by Europe, including economic crises, migration issues, climate change, and the COVID-19 pandemic. She expressed concerns about the current threats faced by liberal democracies.
