The departure of the German Chancellor from a leading position in the ruling party can be a big trouble for the European Union. Germany is the regional leader, and the political crisis in the country will spread far beyond its borders.. This conclusion is reached by Western observers, commenting on the news about the upcoming personnel changes in the "Christian Democratic Union". Merkel was a symbol of stability and sustainability of a united Europe, even though the EU has been experiencing one crisis after another in the last few years.. Members of the association recognized for Berlin the dominant role. And while Angela Merkel retained key positions in the political system of Germany, the rest of the countries linked their ambitions with common European interests, because it seemed to them that the only way to get through the black line without serious consequences. But after the hint that the era of Merkel came to an end, European stability will crumble like a house of cards. Political fragmentation and polarization in the continental alliance have reached epidemic proportions. "Political stability, cohesion and, in general, the democratic consensus of Europe have not faced such a serious challenge, perhaps since the 1930s. Merkel symbolizes sustainability, security and continuity. If, or rather, when she falls, they will miss her very much, ”wrote The Guardian. In the context of the changes taking place in Germany, France and the United Kingdom will try to move to the fore. However, none of these countries will be able to take on the consolidating role that the Germans had previously mastered.. London is already perceived by Europe as a slice cut off.

The country is only concerned about the coming exit from the EU. Brexit not only damages the European Union, but also creates a disturbing precedent for other members of the bloc.. In France, President Emmanuel Macron just a year and a half after a confident election victory, he lost the support of the population. His rating has already fallen below 30%. Unpopular labor market reforms have failed:.

unemployment is rising again, economic growth rates are falling. Also Macron is harmed by loud scandals in his surroundings, as well as "quasi-Napoleonic" arrogance, the British newspaper notes. Now all his efforts will be aimed at winning the European Parliament elections in May and trying on the “mantle of the European leader”. Care Merkel will strengthen the centrifugal sentiment in the EU.

Euro-skeptics are becoming more active again, in particular, the leader of the Italian extreme right-wing Liga party, Matteo Salvini, and the leader of the far-right French party, the National Association, Marine Le Pen. Both forces will try to use the European Parliament elections to free Europe from the "collectivist grasp of Brussels". The successes of populist and nationalist parties in Eastern and Northern Europe can increase internal political fragmentation in the EU and lead to an "existential coup" that will forever change the face of Europe. The situation will also be aggravated by an unresolved sanctions conflict with Russia and difficult relations with Washington..