“Almost all of these decisions were made against the majority of Germans. In many cases, the Germans' attitude has only changed in retrospect. I also think it is reasonable for the population to first look at the result of a measure and then form a judgment about it. I believe this is an expression of the primacy of politics. And that should be upheld.”
Angela Merkel, Dr. Angela Merkel
Angela Merkel is a German politician who served as Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021. She is known for her calm, pragmatic leadership style and her influence on European politics.
A wise perspective on democracy and politics: Sometimes the path to societal change lies in the population's patience and deliberate judgment—a hallmark of a strong democracy.
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Angela Merkel on Democracy and the Primacy of Politics – Most Decisions Against the Majority!
Angela Merkel explains why decisions are often made against the majority and how the population changes its attitude afterward.
Angela Merkel, born in 1954 in Hamburg, Germany, is a politician of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) who served as Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021. Before her chancellorship, she held positions such as Minister for Women and Youth and Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety. Trained as a chemist, Merkel is considered one of the most influential politicians in Europe, known for her pragmatic and consensus-driven approach.
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