Today marked the end of an era in global politics as Germany's Angela Merkel left office after 16 years in power.
A former scientist who grew up in communist East Germany, Merkel outlived four US presidents, four French presidents, five British prime ministers, and eight Italian premiers.
During her near-record tenure, the country's first female chancellor was credited with handling a series of crises, defending Western values in turbulent times, and being a role model for women.
But experts told Euronews that while Merkel's consensual style of government drew wide praise, there was certainly "room for criticism" when it came to some of her policies.
As Merkel bows out, Euronews looks back at the key legacies that defined her chancellorship
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