Merkel to become German Chancellor

Conservative leader would become Germany's first female chancellor

Monday, October 10, 2005
Copyright - Associated Press


Berlin —

Conservative leader Angela Merkel on Monday confirmed Monday that a coalition deal has been reached to make her Germany's first female chancellor under the terms of a power-sharing agreement that would end Gerhard Schroeder's seven years in office.

The deal was "good and fair," Ms. Merkel said at a news conference, adding that the parties agreed that "there is no alternative to a reform course" for Germany.

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michael mccafferty comments:

This is a great day for Germany. Angela Merkel is about to become Germany's first female Chancellor. She is a remarkable leader and an outstanding person. Chancellor Merkel --
this is a great day for German conservatives -- because German will begin a new era of leadership.

I admire Angela Merkel and it is my heartfelt hope she will have great success as the German Chancellor.