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A good exit is a matter of luck, especially as German Chancellor. the Stasi jungle, Helmut Kohl in a shady donations scandal. Only Gerhard Schröder was lucky; he became a consultant to Ringier.

Angela Merkel wanted to do better and chose to leave herself. But the Taliban - and especially the Bild newspaper - probably messed her up. "Irresponsible and life-threatening," wrote Bild editor-in-chief Julian Reichelt after the disaster in Kabul. He attached a photo of the Chancellor enjoying herself at a movie premiere in Berlin at spain rcs data the same time; Chancellor candidate Laschet in the floods sends his regards.

Long-time columnist Franz Josef Wagner ranted: "Her last days as Chancellor are her worst." Such tones are surprising, as Bild has always been considered Merkel-friendly and Wagner - who has been in office even longer than the Chancellor - is considered to be a Merkel sympathizer.

It is unforgettable how Friede Springer, soul of the house, applauded her friend from the Reichstag gallery at the swearing-in ceremony in 2005. A month ago we were already amazed at how Bild was shooting the German candidates for chancellor to pieces.

But it is really surprising that even the most journalistically untouchable person is now in the crosshairs. Which is not so difficult: Merkel can no longer defend herself. Conclusion: Germany now has two opposition newspapers. The other is the German edition of the NZZ.