Angela Merkel received a significant pension after leaving office

One of the interesting facts about Angela Merkel, according to people with knowledge of the situation, the DPA news agency reported that German Chancellor Angela Merkel earned a sizeable pension after leaving office, amounting to around 15,000 euros per month or 18,000 USD per month, or 65 percent of the income in parliament. Along with the aforementioned pension, Ms. Merkel also employs private drivers, secretaries, and helpers from the public budget.

Since joining the German parliament in 1990, Ms. Merkel has held the position of chancellor for over 16 years. German Chancellor Angela Merkel earlier said that she will not stand for reelection in the election scheduled for September. This means that Merkel will step down from office following the election. She did not, however, say if she intended to seek for another office in order to continue her career in politics.

Merkel, known as the "Iron Lady," is regarded as one of the most influential people in Europe. She is the one who has led Germany through all of its challenges, including the recent Covid-19 outbreak, the euro crisis, climate change, and immigration concerns. In a recent poll conducted by the publication Spiegel, 75% of respondents gave German Chancellor Merkel favorable marks for her handling of these issues.