Sep 26, 2026 · 5 min · 3 segments
Send us Fan Mail At her retirement as German Chancellor, an entire nation to the homes and balconies to applaud for six minutes. it was a unique…
Tudor RickardsHost
With six minutes of warm applause in the streets, balconies, windows, the entire country applauded for six minutes.


She was nicknamed the Lady of the World and was described as the equivalent of six million men.

During these 18 years of her leadership, of the authority in her country, no transgression was recorded against her.

Merkel left the party leadership position and handed it over to her successors.

the entire population came out onto the balconies of their homes and spontaneously applauded for her for six consecutive minutes.

Germany bid farewell to its leader, a physical chemist, who was not tempted by fashion or lights and did not buy real estate, cars, yachts or private planes, knowing that she hails from the former East Germany.

At a press conference, a journalist asked Myrtle, We noticed that you're wearing the same suit.

With six minutes of warm applause in the streets, balconies, windows, the entire country applauded for six minutes.


She was nicknamed the Lady of the World and was described as the equivalent of six million men.

During these 18 years of her leadership, of the authority in her country, no transgression was recorded against her.

Merkel left the party leadership position and handed it over to her successors.

the entire population came out onto the balconies of their homes and spontaneously applauded for her for six consecutive minutes.

Germany bid farewell to its leader, a physical chemist, who was not tempted by fashion or lights and did not buy real estate, cars, yachts or private planes, knowing that she hails from the former East Germany.

At a press conference, a journalist asked Myrtle, We noticed that you're wearing the same suit.
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