Angela Merkel Gives Up Party Leadership, Signaling End of an Era in Germany The German chancellor is stepping down as head of the Christian Democrats, suggesting that she will not run for chancellor again, and that early elections could be called. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Opinion: How Not to Be AfraidIn India, Tension Over Traditions Perilous to Animals and Humans AlikeCar Plows Into Pedestrians in Australia, Leaving Deadly WakeContributing Op-Ed Writer: Can Germany Learn to Understand Trumpish?Martin McGuinness, an I.R.A Leader Who Later Embraced Ulster Politics, Says He’ll RetireWhat in the World: For a Modest Price, the Streets of Paris Can Be Yours