“The end of the Merkel era is within sight,” wrote Gideon Rachman for the Financial Times last week. Since becoming the Chancellor of Germany in 2005, Ms. Merkel has ruled an economically strong and prosperous Germany. She was one of the most popular politicians in the world—propping Germany up as an example nation of how to maneuver through crises and still be a leading power in Europe. However, Ms. Merkel’s handling of the migrant crisis has upset many Germans and is raising the question: Could this be the end of Ms. Merkel’s time as Chancellor? As Germany’s golden era under Ms. Merkel’s leadership nears its end, Stephen Flurry asks on today’s show: What’s next for Germany?
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