Italian TV's bold move: Angela Merkel as a crime-solving retiree
11 July 2024 13:13
Italian television is extending an olive branch to Germany. The Rai2 station is set to broadcast the series "Miss Merkel," which portrays Angela Merkel in a satirical light. In the show, the retired chancellor undergoes a drastic career change.
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Has Angela Merkel become a private detective?
In 2023, the series "Miss Merkel - Ein Uckermark-Krimi" premiered, depicting Angela Merkel post-retirement. The show's description notes: "After resigning from office, the chancellor moved to a small town in the Uckermark with her husband and dog. But initially it is not easy for her to leave the hectic city life and politics behind. But then there is a death. The ex-Chancellor finally has a job again."
In "Miss Merkel - Ein Uckermark-Krimi," Angela Merkel becomes a private detective charged with solving the mystery of Baron Philip von Baugenwitz's death. While opinions on the series are mixed, averaging around 5.4 stars out of 10, Italian television decided to purchase the rights to broadcast it.
