Angela Merkel's Memoirs Explore Leadership, Challenges, and Legacy

The former German chancellor reflects on pivotal moments of her career, including migration policy, Russia relations, and her views on global leadership.

Angela Merkel's memoir, titled 'Freiheit' ('Freedom'), is set to release on November 26, 2024, offering a 700-page reflection on her life and 16-year tenure as Germany's chancellor.
The book addresses key moments of her career, including her controversial 2015 decision to open Germany's borders to refugees and her approach to Russia during Vladimir Putin's presidency.
Merkel critiques Donald Trump's return to the U.S. presidency, calling it a significant challenge to multilateralism and highlighting concerns about his ties to powerful tech figures like Elon Musk.
She reflects on her leadership style, emphasizing pragmatism and restraint, while subtly criticizing the recent political conduct of Olaf Scholz and Christian Lindner during Germany's coalition crisis.
The memoir also delves into Merkel's personal journey, from her upbringing in East Germany to her post-chancellorship efforts to inspire democratic values through youth engagement and public discussions.

Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung