Merkel fends off worries about her health
Friday 19/July/2019 - 02:04 PM
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is fending off
worries about her health, saying that she has a personal interest in staying
healthy and having a life after politics.
Merkel said Friday that she understands questions
about her health after three recent incidents in which her body shook as she
stood at public events. But she said she’s aware of her responsibility as
chancellor and “can exercise this function.” She has said that there’s no
reason to worry.
Merkel, who turned 65 this week, recalled that she
has ruled out seeking a fifth term as chancellor.
She said: “I have said that 2021 will be the end of
my political work and I hope that there is a life after that — and I would like
to lead it in good health.”
