WORLD LEADER RESIGNATION: Angela Merkel will not stand again as leader of her party, according to reports Angela Merkel, one of the most stabilising influences in the European Union, has told members of her ruling CDU party that she will stand aside as its leader in December. EDIT: LOL I just copied and paste what the article said. I don't know why the rest of the article didn't paste. I don't think she was a stablising influence at all LOL. Ohh, this is why I should keep track of which tabs I have open.  What I meant to say was: "Looking forward to more world leaders resigning in the coming months.