German Chancellor Angela Merkel receives military sendoff as days in power near end

Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel attended a Grand Tattoo the highest military ceremony for a civilian on Thursday evening as her days in power near their end. Merkel was entertained by torchwielding military officers in full regalia, fireworks and songs chosen by the chancellor performed by a marching band. While tattoo ceremonies in the past for chancellors have usually seen upwards of 600 guests, Merkel chose about 200 to attend due to COVID19 restrictions. The chancellor is set to hand over power after 16 years to Olaf Scholz, who will need to ratify a deal under which the centreleft will return to the chancellery for the first time since 2005. For more info, please go to Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: Like Global News on Facebook HERE: Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: , GlobalNews