Video: 'humble' Angela Merkel enjoys pizza alone in Italy
ALBAWABA - Angela Merkel, former Chancellor of Germany who served between 2005 and 2021, was spotted alone inside one of the pizza restaurants in Italy, where she had dinner.
Despite her high political standing and long history in power, Angela Merkel appeared modest as ever, sitting without any security or formal appearances.
Many people commented on the clip saying she is a very humble person as she was seen without anyone for protection.
Eski Almanya Başbakanı Angela Merkel, İtalya'da bir restoranda tek başına pizza yerken görüntülendi.
Merkel'in makyajsız hali ve saçlarının dağınıklığı dikkat çekti.
Dükkanın sahibi, Merkel'in yediği pizzaya talebin arttığını ve pizzanın ismini "Pizza Merkel" koyduğunu söyledi. pic.twitter.com/0n4feJwqnA
May 18, 2025
A person said: "No siren sound, no special table... Just a woman, a pizza and a scene that tells a lot."
A Turkish doctor commented on the video that went viral on social media, saying, "True strength doesn't need to be shown off."
Another X user added: "If you don't steal, corrupt or commit immoral acts, you will have nothing to run away from and no need for protection."
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Video: 'humble' Angela Merkel enjoys pizza alone in Italy
ALBAWABA - Angela Merkel, former Chancellor of Germany who served between 2005 and 2021, was spotted alone inside one of the pizza restaurants in Italy, where she had dinner. Despite her high political standing and long history in power, Angela Merkel appeared modest as ever, sitting without any security or formal appearances. Many people commented on the clip saying she is a very humble person as she was seen without anyone for protection. Eski Almanya Başbakanı Angela Merkel, İtalya'da bir restoranda tek başına pizza yerken görüntülendi. Merkel'in makyajsız hali ve saçlarının dağınıklığı dikkat çekti. Dükkanın sahibi, Merkel'in yediği pizzaya talebin arttığını ve pizzanın ismini "Pizza Merkel" koyduğunu söyledi. May 18, 2025 A person said: "No siren sound, no special table... Just a woman, a pizza and a scene that tells a lot." A Turkish doctor commented on the video that went viral on social media, saying, "True strength doesn't need to be shown off." Another X user added: "If you don't steal, corrupt or commit immoral acts, you will have nothing to run away from and no need for protection."
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