Is Merkel fatigue setting in? Is Angela Merkel done for? Is she about to hand over the reins of power to someone else? Is it true she created a mess over immigration? Is it also true half of German voters want her to resign?

After the federal elections held in Germany last September, Merkel, as leader of the centre-right Christian Democratic Party, unfortunately, saw herself with a public that lost patience with her political leadership.

Since that fateful day, she has somewhat been grounded but after months-long efforts to secure a strong coalition with the centre-left Social Democrats, headed by Martin Shulz, it was confirmed that the talks with Merkel should continue to avoid going to the polls once more.

If an agreement is reached and Merkel manages to form a strong coalition with the centre-left Social Democrats, she should be able to use this grand coalition to enact major reforms, to get big projects done and, most important, to solve the refugee crisis that made the German public crazy.

In truth, Merkel has grown accustomed to writing the EU’s agenda but not anymore it seems as now Emmanuel Macron of France has the stage completely to himself.

Britain’s Theresa May has time for nothing else save for Brexit and Jeremy Corbyn.

Italy faces a messy election soon and the hyperactive Nicolas Sarkozy was followed by the best-do-nothing François Hollande. In the meantime, Joseph Muscat is sitting quietly in his office accompanied by his chief of staff, studying the political scene developing around him.

Merkel is one of the most charismatic and admired leaders in the world and an inspiration for a new generation of rising women politicians. She deserves another four-year term in office.

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