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The Daily Show: Ears Edition

If You Don't Know, Now You Know - Angela Merkel Steps Down

The Daily Show: Ears Edition

Comedy Central

News, Daily News, Comedy

4.214.2K Ratings

🗓️ 6 December 2021

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Summary

German chancellor Angela Merkel leaves office after 16 years in power, and Trevor explores the trajectory of her global influence over the course of her political career. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:05.0

For nearly two decades, Germany has been led by just one person.

0:12.0

But today, she said her final Al-Vedazane.

0:16.0

She is arguably the most powerful woman in the world,

0:20.0

but now, off to 16 years at the helm of one of the world's largest economies,

0:25.0

Angola Merkel is leaving Germany's highest office,

0:28.0

and the stakes couldn't be higher.

0:30.0

Who will provide the stability and economic success she has overseen?

0:35.0

You know who really find it hard to imagine German politics after this election?

0:39.0

Generation Merkel.

0:41.0

Germans who've never known another Prime Minister their whole young lives.

0:45.0

They call her Mutti or Mom.

0:47.0

Now as Mutti is leaving the child's salary, Germany is out of its comfort zone.

0:52.0

She leaves by choice, still enjoying a remarkable 70% approval rating.

0:57.0

As her 16-year tenure as Chancellor comes to a close,

1:01.0

Germany celebrated her time in office with a traditional military ceremony.

1:08.0

Yo, Germany, what the f***?

1:10.0

Am I the only one who picked up the Nazi vibes there?

1:13.0

The torches and sh**t, yo, you guys better stop before you reach Poland.

1:17.0

We're watching you.

1:18.0

You guys just casualty. We do this all the time.

1:20.0

No, you don't.

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