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Angela Merkel Shares Insights on Memoir Writing and Daily Life

The former German chancellor reveals her household routines and how medical dramas helped her unwind while writing her 700-page memoir.

  • Angela Merkel disclosed details of her home life during an interview with comedian Hazel Brugger, coinciding with the release of her memoir.
  • Merkel typically handles the cooking at home, while her husband, Joachim Sauer, takes care of the laundry.
  • The former chancellor found relaxation in watching TV dramas about hospitals, doctors, and medicine while working on her memoir.
  • Her memoir, spanning over 700 pages, offers reflections on her time in office and her personal experiences.
  • The interview, available on YouTube, provided a rare glimpse into Merkel's personal life post-politics.
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