Footage of Angela Merkel shaking sparks fresh concerns over health
Angela Merkel has been seen shaking for the second time in just over a week, sparking fresh concerns over the German chancellor’s health.
New footage appears to show Merkel trembling uncontrollably for roughly two minutes in a Berlin ceremony earlier today.
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It is the second time in eight days that the German leader has appeared ill, after appearing to shake while standing next to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky in the heat last week.
Merkel, 64, blamed last week’s similar incident on dehydration, but German news organisation DPA said it was cool during the ceremony.
An aide offered Merkel a glass of water in today’s reception which she turned down.
A spokesperson for the chancellor told reporters today that she would set off as planned for the G20 summit in Japan at around noon today.
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They added: “Everything is taking place as planned. The chancellor is well.”
The speculation comes ahead of a weekend summit in Japan where world leaders will meet to discuss the future direction of the global economy.