Angela Merkel is no stranger to Washington. The German chancellor, in power since 2005, has already visited the White House during three administrations. But things will be different when she greets President Biden on July 15. With her impending retirement, this will probably be the swan song of the 16-year Merkel era in U.S.-German relations.
Washington Post: Angela Merkel’s swan song in Washington
German Chancellor Angela Merkel attends a plenary session during the G7 summit in Carbis Bay, Cornwall on June 13, 2021.
