Merkel says exiting at time of 'cause for concern' for EU

Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel. Credit: AFP Photo

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Friday she is leaving power "at a time when there is cause for concern" for the European Union, as it grapples with multiple problems.

"We have overcome many crises but we have a series of unresolved problems," she said after participating in her last EU summit, and citing disputes on migration, the bloc's economy, and rule of law in EU countries.

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