Angela Merkel seen 'shaking' for second time in 2 weeks: Report

Merkel, 64, has no history of serious health issues

Angela Merkel
Angela Merkel, German Chancellor
Reuters
1 min read Last Updated : Jun 27 2019 | 11:42 PM IST
German Chancellor Angela Merkel was seen shaking as she met President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Thursday, her second such bout within two weeks, but her spokesman said she was fine. Merkel, 64, has no history of serious health issues. She was attending a farewell ceremony for Justice Minister Katarina Barley, who is leaving to become a lawmaker in the European Parliament.  As she shook, Merkel crossed her arms as if to brace herself. She was offered a glass of water but declined to drink it while Steinmeier spoke.   

On June 18, Merkel was also seen shaking when she met visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy but later said she felt better after drinking some water.
Reuters

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