Angela Merkel defends her tenure as German Chancellor, discussing her gas deals with Russia and the implications of blocking Ukraine's NATO membership in 2008. She argues that the war in Ukraine would have started earlier without her intervention. Merkel expresses concern over nuclear threats from Putin and reflects on her legacy, including the 2015 migration crisis. Critics blame her for enabling the far-right in Germany, while she insists on the importance of addressing illegal migration and investing in Africa. Merkel acknowledges Germany's economic struggles and the challenges posed by global powers like the US and China. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)