8.2K views · 469 reactions |  A rare emotional moment for Angela Merkel: German military bid farewell to the outgoing Chancellor in a ceremony involving marching band, torchlight, and a hit song from the punk icon Nina Hagen. | DW Euromaxx | Facebook

After 16 years in office, Angela Merkel is stepping down as Chancellor of Germany. A more liberal government is likely to replace her, but it’s not clear when. | CBS Mornings

7.5K views · 73 reactions | As she steps down after 16 years as Germany's chancellor, Angela Merkel isn't just leaving a power vacuum at home – she's also been a towering figure in the European Union, easily outlasting some of the bloc's other power brokers. | CGTNEurope | Facebook