She was called "the leader of the free world" as authoritarian populists were on the march in Europe and the United States but Angela Merkel is wrapping up a historic 16 years in power with an uncertain legacy at home and abroad.

Merkel, Germany's 'eternal' chancellor, prepares to leave the stage

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's favoured successor Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer sparked outrage on social media on Tuesday with an apparent call for limits to free speech around elections.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's successor sparks freedom of speech uproar

The announcement hurt share prices of both European and Asian carmakers. China vowed to protect its interests

Merkel woos China as Trump poses new trade challenge

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Merkel, Germany's 'eternal' chancellor, prepares to leave the stage

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's successor sparks freedom of speech uproar

Merkel woos China as Trump poses new trade challenge

Merkel woos China as Trump poses new trade challenge