Merkel’s legacy
The writer, a Chevening scholar, studied International Journalism at the University of Sussex
The manner in which world leaders have handled the coronavirus pandemic and the consequent economic challenges has shone a fresh light on an ongoing debate on the effectiveness of leaders to step up to the plate when confronted with as disruptive a global health challenge as Covid-19.
Commentary has often revolved around the proactive and empathetic leadership demonstrated by Jacinda Ardern, the popular prime minister of New Zealand as well as German Chancellor Angela Merkel in leading the most effective national response against the deadly virus.