German Chancellor Angela Merkel stated that after her resignation from her position, she will continue to live in her apartment in Berlin, as well as in the country house in Uckermark owned by her family. According to a reporter from "Novosti," Merkel lives with her husband, chemistry professor Dr. Joachim Sauer, in a multi-apartment building in central Berlin, overlooking the famous Pergamon Museum and the banks of the Spree River. The Chancellor's apartment is on the fourth and top floor of a 19th-century building. There are no fences around the building, and it lacks a courtyard or garden. According to media reports, the building has residential apartments occupied by Germans of retirement age and pre-retirement age. There is only one police officer standing at the building's entrance, and a patrol car is parked nearby. Interestingly, Merkel refused to move into state-provided housing when she assumed the role of Chancellor.
At the entrance of the building, there is a board listing the names of the apartment owners living there. The police officer stated that photographing the list of names is prohibited and that organizing protests in front of the building is also forbidden. He added, "The street must always remain clear."
The owner of an Asian restaurant near the building noted that Mrs. Merkel occasionally visits this restaurant. A waitress working there mentioned, "She is very nice. One can simply talk to Mrs. Merkel and even take a photo." She noted that the Chancellor often orders duck dishes, with prices for this dish starting at 7.5 euros.
