Merkel Says She Won't Seek Re-Election as CDU Leader

The speaker announces a decision not to run for party leadership or chancellorship in 2021, marking the end of their political career. They express a desire to continue as Chancellor for the current term and focus on improving governance. The speaker believes this decision will allow the party to prepare for future leadership and is confident it is the best path forward for the country and the party.

What significant decision did the speaker announce regarding the party leadership?

• They will step down immediately.

• They will run for party leadership.

• They will not be a candidate for party leadership.

• They will form a new political party.

What is the speaker's stance on continuing as Chancellor?

• They have already resigned.

• They are willing to continue for now.

• They will continue only if elected party leader.

• They are unwilling to continue.

What is the usual expectation regarding the roles of party leader and Chancellor?

• They should be separate roles.

• The roles are interchangeable.

• The Chancellor should not be a party leader.

• They should be held by the same person.

What is the speaker's intention for the federal government?

• To ignore it.

• To contribute to its governance.

• To dissolve it.

• To privatize it.

How does the speaker describe the procedure they are undertaking?

• As a common practice.

• As a unique procedure in Germany's history.

• As a controversial decision.

• As a temporary measure.